Red Lion RL-33SC
#2 in Up to 1/3 HPFull review
For a small pit with a real lift, where a compact cast iron pump with strong flow is worth a little more.
Amazon $203.84$203.84
The Red Lion RL-33SC rates 3.7 among up to 1/3 HP sump pumps; the Flotec FPZS50T rates 2.5 among 1/2 HP and up ones. The Flotec FPZS50T costs $49.04 less ($154.80 vs $203.84).
Flotec FPZS50T
#16 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
For a budget 1/2 HP pump in a standard pit, if a short warranty is acceptable.
Amazon $154.80$154.80
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Red Lion RL-33SC | Flotec FPZS50T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $67.95 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($203.84, 3,000 GPH) | 78 $51.60 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($154.80, 3,000 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 100 3,000 GPH at 10 ft | 20 3,000 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 cast iron motor housing | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RL-33SC | Flotec FPZS50T | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/3 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 3,000 GPH | 3,000 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 3,420 GPH | 4,200 GPH |
| Max lift | 28 ft | 22 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 5 A | 4.1 A |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Tethered float | Tethered float |
| Cast iron housing | Yes | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 10 ft | 8 ft |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |