Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF
#12 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
The Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 2.9 to 2.7. The Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF leads on value. The Zoeller D267 Waste-Mate (230 V) wins on lift. The Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF costs $244.71 less ($414.54 vs $659.25).
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Zoeller D267 Waste-Mate (230 V)
#14 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basin already wired for 230 V where a compact all cast iron pump with a built in float suits a lift under 15 ft.
Amazon $659.25$659.25
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF for value ($5.18 per gpm ($414.54, 80 gpm at 10 ft) vs $7.76 per gpm ($659.25, 85 gpm at 10 ft)).
- Choose the Zoeller D267 Waste-Mate (230 V) for lift (5 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 | Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF | Zoeller D267 Waste-Mate (230 V) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 24 $5.18 per gpm ($414.54, 80 gpm at 10 ft) | 0 $7.76 per gpm ($659.25, 85 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 50 80 gpm at 10 ft | 56 85 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 0 no flow at 20 ft | 8 5 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
| Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF | Zoeller D267 Waste-Mate (230 V) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 4/10 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 80 gpm | 85 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | - | 5 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 20 ft | 20.5 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Tethered |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 230 V |
| Current | 8 A | 4.7 A |
| Cord | 20 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | 38.4 lb | 47.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |