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 is the better well pump overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Red Lion RJS-100-PREM leads on flow and value. The Wayne CWS100 costs $24.77 less ($435.83 vs $460.60).
Wayne CWS100
#2 in Jet pumpsFull review
The 1 HP CWS for a family home on a shallow or medium-depth well that wants the most flow of the line. Budget for the jet kit.
Amazon $435.83$435.83
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 Red Lion RJS-100-PREM for flow (12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi vs 10.7 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) and value ($35.98 per gpm ($460.60, 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) vs $40.73 per gpm ($435.83, 10.7 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every jet pumps well pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Red Lion RJS-100-PREM | Wayne CWS100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $35.98 per gpm ($460.60, 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) | 53 $40.73 per gpm ($435.83, 10.7 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) |
| Flow 25% | 100 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 84 10.7 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Housing 15% | 80 Cast iron housing | 80 Cast iron housing |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RJS-100-PREM | Wayne CWS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Shallow jet | Convertible jet |
| Motor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 12.8 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 10.7 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Most head or depth | 25 ft | 90 ft |
| Electrical and build | ||
| Voltage | 230 V | 115 V |
| Current | 8.8 A | - |
| Housing | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Impellers | Glass-filled thermoplastic | Thermoplastic |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |