Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF
#4 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom with a lift up to about 20 ft in a standard 18 in basin.
Amazon $487.62$487.62
The Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF leads on lift and flow. The Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF costs $73.08 less ($414.54 vs $487.62).
Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF
#9 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a short basement lift on a shared circuit, where its low current draw matters more than reach.
Amazon $414.54$414.54
Prices 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 Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF for lift (44 gpm at 20 ft vs no flow at 20 ft) and flow (100 gpm at 10 ft vs 80 gpm at 10 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 | Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF | Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $4.88 per gpm ($487.62, 100 gpm at 10 ft) | 24 $5.18 per gpm ($414.54, 80 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 75 100 gpm at 10 ft | 50 80 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 73 44 gpm at 20 ft | 0 no flow 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
| Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF | Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 4/10 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 100 gpm | 80 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 44 gpm | - |
| Shutoff head | 25 ft | 20 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 | 11 A | 8 A |
| Cord | 20 ft | 20 ft |
| Weight | 36.5 lb | 38.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |