For a basement apartment or a long horizontal run to the sewer that needs real head. Most single bathrooms are fine with a 1/2 HP pump.
Amazon $948The Liberty Pumps LE102A2 1 HP 230 V is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 3.6 to 2.9. The Liberty Pumps LE102A2 1 HP 230 V leads on flow and lift. The Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF wins on value. The Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF costs $392.03 less ($555.97 vs $948).
For a basement apartment or a lift over 20 ft where a 1/2 HP pump runs out of head, without wiring a 230 V circuit.
Amazon $555.97Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Liberty Pumps LE102A2 1 HP 230 V for flow (164 gpm at 10 ft vs 110 gpm at 10 ft) and lift (128 gpm at 20 ft vs 70 gpm at 20 ft).
- Choose the Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF for value ($5.05 per gpm ($555.97, 110 gpm at 10 ft) vs $5.78 per gpm ($948, 164 gpm at 10 ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 3/4 HP and up sewage ejector pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Liberty Pumps LE102A2 1 HP 230 V | Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 15 $5.78 per gpm ($948, 164 gpm at 10 ft) | 26 $5.05 per gpm ($555.97, 110 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 92 164 gpm at 10 ft | 25 110 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 98 128 gpm at 20 ft | 40 70 gpm at 20 ft |
| Build 10% | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Liberty Pumps LE102A2 1 HP 230 V | Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1 HP | 3/4 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 164 gpm | 110 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 128 gpm | 70 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 39 ft | 28 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Piggyback |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 230 V | 115 V |
| Current | 8 A | 11 A |
| Cord | 10 ft | 20 ft |
| Weight | 64 lb | 43 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
