Red Lion RJS-100-PREM
#1 in Jet pumpsFull review
The pick for a shallow well that has to feed a large home or irrigation as well as the house.
Amazon $460.60$460.60
The Red Lion RJS-100-PREM rates 4.0 among jet pumps well pumps; the Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V rates 3.6 among submersible, 3/4 HP and up ones. The Red Lion RJS-100-PREM costs $275.45 less ($460.60 vs $736.05).
Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V
For deeper wells or bigger homes that want strong pressure at the tap. Shallower wells do fine with the 3/4 HP.
Amazon $736.05$736.05
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (jet pumps and submersible, 3/4 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 type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Red Lion RJS-100-PREM | Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $35.98 per gpm ($460.60, 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) | 54 $56.62 per gpm ($736.05, 13 gpm at 200 ft of head) |
| Flow 25% | 100 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 50 13 gpm at 200 ft of head |
| Housing 15% | 80 Cast iron housing | 100 Stainless housing |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RJS-100-PREM | Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Shallow jet | Submersible |
| Motor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 13 gpm at 200 ft of head |
| Flow series | - | 12 gpm |
| Most head or depth | 25 ft | 434 ft |
| Electrical and build | ||
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Wiring | - | 2-wire |
| Current | 8.8 A | 10.4 A |
| Housing | Cast iron | Stainless |
| Impellers | Glass-filled thermoplastic | - |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1.2 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |