Wayne CWS50
#6 in Jet pumpsFull review
A flexible 1/2 HP jet pump for owners unsure how deep their water will stay. Budget for the jet kit.
Amazon $322.91$322.91
The Wayne CWS50 rates 3.3 among jet pumps well pumps; the Red Lion RL12G05-3W2V rates 3.2 among submersible, 1/2 HP ones. The Wayne CWS50 costs $150.82 less ($322.91 vs $473.73).
Red Lion RL12G05-3W2V
A 1/2 HP submersible for wells with water within about 100 ft, for owners who want a 3-wire setup with the start parts above ground.
Amazon $473.73$473.73
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, 1/2 HP), 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 | Wayne CWS50 | Red Lion RL12G05-3W2V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 49 $43.05 per gpm ($322.91, 7.5 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) | 30 $78.95 per gpm ($473.73, 6 gpm at 200 ft of head) |
| Flow 25% | 44 7.5 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 33 6 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
| Wayne CWS50 | Red Lion RL12G05-3W2V | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Convertible jet | Submersible |
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 7.5 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 6 gpm at 200 ft of head |
| Flow series | - | 12 gpm |
| Most head or depth | 90 ft | 212 ft |
| Electrical and build | ||
| Voltage | 115 V | 230 V |
| Wiring | - | 3-wire |
| Current | - | 6 A |
| Housing | Cast iron | Stainless |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic | - |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1.2 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |