For the most flow per dollar in a basement bathroom, if a plastic body and a short warranty are acceptable.
Amazon $230.64The Wayne SEL50 and the Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The Wayne SEL50 leads on value and flow. The Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF wins on warranty, build and lift. The Wayne SEL50 costs $256.98 less ($230.64 vs $487.62).
For a basement bathroom with a lift up to about 20 ft in a standard 18 in basin.
Amazon $487.62Prices 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 Wayne SEL50 for value ($1.92 per gpm ($230.64, 120 gpm at 10 ft) vs $4.88 per gpm ($487.62, 100 gpm at 10 ft)) and flow (120 gpm at 10 ft vs 100 gpm at 10 ft).
- Choose the Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), build (cast iron motor housing and volute vs plastic or composite housing) and lift (44 gpm at 20 ft vs 33.3 gpm 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 SEL50 | Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $1.92 per gpm ($230.64, 120 gpm at 10 ft) | 29 $4.88 per gpm ($487.62, 100 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 100 120 gpm at 10 ft | 75 100 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 55 33.3 gpm at 20 ft | 73 44 gpm at 20 ft |
| Build 10% | 0 plastic or composite housing | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wayne SEL50 | Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 120 gpm | 100 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 33.3 gpm | 44 gpm |
| Shutoff head | - | 25 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Piggyback |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | - | 11 A |
| Cord | 8 ft | 20 ft |
| Weight | 26 lb | 36.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
