Wayne WCS50T
#1 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom with a lift under 15 ft where the most flow per dollar matters.
Amazon $269$269
The Wayne WCS50T and the Liberty Pumps LE51A are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 4.0. The Wayne WCS50T leads on value. The Liberty Pumps LE51A wins on lift. The Wayne WCS50T costs $173.99 less ($269 vs $442.99).
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Liberty Pumps LE51A
#3 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom or laundry with a lift of 15 to 20 ft that a 4/10 HP pump would struggle with.
Amazon $442.99$442.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wayne WCS50T for value ($2.02 per gpm ($269, 133 gpm at 10 ft) vs $3.75 per gpm ($442.99, 118 gpm at 10 ft)).
- Choose the Liberty Pumps LE51A for lift (54 gpm at 20 ft vs no flow at 20 ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1/2 HP sewage ejector pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Wayne WCS50T | Liberty Pumps LE51A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $2.02 per gpm ($269, 133 gpm at 10 ft) | 50 $3.75 per gpm ($442.99, 118 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 100 133 gpm at 10 ft | 98 118 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 0 no flow at 20 ft | 90 54 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
| Wayne WCS50T | Liberty Pumps LE51A | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 133 gpm | 118 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | - | 54 gpm |
| Shutoff head | - | 24 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Piggyback |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | - | 12 A |
| Cord | 8 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | 37 lb | 43 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |