A strong value for an ordinary basement: more flow at 10 ft than most 1/3 HP pumps for a modest price.
Amazon $135.96The Wayne CDU790 rates 4.1 among up to 1/3 HP sump pumps; the Little Giant BSC50V rates 3.1 among 1/2 HP and up ones. The Wayne CDU790 costs $32.01 less ($135.96 vs $167.97).
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For most basements that want strong 1/2 HP cast iron flow at a modest price.
Amazon $167.97Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Wayne CDU790 | Little Giant BSC50V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $44.43 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($135.96, 3,060 GPH) | 71 $55.99 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($167.97, 3,000 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 100 3,060 GPH at 10 ft | 20 3,000 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 switch fits a narrow pit | 67 cast iron motor housing, switch fits a narrow pit |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wayne CDU790 | Little Giant BSC50V | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/3 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 3,060 GPH | 3,000 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 4,600 GPH | - |
| Max lift | 22.5 ft | 28 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Running current | - | 5.3 A |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Vertical float | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | No | Yes |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 8 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | 22 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |