Red Lion RL-SC33T
#6 in Up to 1/3 HPFull review
For a standard or wide pit where a well priced cast iron 1/3 HP pump with good flow is wanted.
Amazon $182$182
The Red Lion RL-SC33T rates 3.3 among up to 1/3 HP sump pumps; the Liberty Pumps 457 rates 2.4 among 1/2 HP and up ones. The Red Lion RL-SC33T costs $61.05 less ($182 vs $243.05).
Liberty Pumps 457
#17 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
For a narrow pit that needs more lift than a 1/3 HP pump, where a light pump with a magnetic float is preferred over cast iron.
Amazon $243.05$243.05
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-SC33T | Liberty Pumps 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $73.98 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($182, 2,460 GPH) | 29 $92.06 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($243.05, 2,640 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 64 2,460 GPH at 10 ft | 6 2,640 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 cast iron motor housing | 33 switch fits a narrow pit |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RL-SC33T | Liberty Pumps 457 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/3 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 2,460 GPH | 2,640 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 3,350 GPH | 3,180 GPH |
| Max lift | 25 ft | 34 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 4.4 A | 7.3 A |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Tethered float | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | Yes | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 10 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | - | 12.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |