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 LE51M-2 (Manual) are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 4.0. The Wayne WCS50T leads on value. The Liberty Pumps LE51M-2 (Manual) wins on lift. The Wayne WCS50T costs $169.90 less ($269 vs $438.90).
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Liberty Pumps LE51M-2 (Manual)
#2 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basin run from an alarm panel or duplex controller that needs the LE50 pump without a built in float.
Amazon $438.90$438.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wayne WCS50T for value ($2.02 per gpm ($269, 133 gpm at 10 ft) vs $3.72 per gpm ($438.90, 118 gpm at 10 ft)).
- Choose the Liberty Pumps LE51M-2 (Manual) 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 LE51M-2 (Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $2.02 per gpm ($269, 133 gpm at 10 ft) | 50 $3.72 per gpm ($438.90, 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 LE51M-2 (Manual) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Manual |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | - | 12 A |
| Cord | 8 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | 37 lb | 43 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |