For a narrow pit on a budget, where a light pump with good flow and a vertical float does the job.
Amazon $114.99The Red Lion RL-SP33V rates 3.4 among up to 1/3 HP sump pumps; the Superior Pump 92572 rates 2.9 among 1/2 HP and up ones. The Red Lion RL-SP33V costs $15 less ($114.99 vs $129.99).

A low cost 1/2 HP pump for a deep basement where lift matters more than raw volume.
Amazon $129.99Prices were last checked October 31, 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 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 | Red Lion RL-SP33V | Superior Pump 92572 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 83 $48.60 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($114.99, 2,366 GPH) | 78 $51.58 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($129.99, 2,520 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 58 2,366 GPH at 10 ft | 1 2,520 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 switch fits a narrow pit | 33 switch fits a narrow pit |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RL-SP33V | Superior Pump 92572 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/3 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 2,366 GPH | 2,520 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 3,137 GPH | 3,300 GPH |
| Max lift | 26 ft | - |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 4.4 A | - |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Vertical float | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | No | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 8 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | - | 9.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |