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
The Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V rates 3.6 among submersible, 3/4 HP and up well pumps; the Wayne SWS100 rates 3.5 among jet pumps ones. The Wayne SWS100 costs $346.06 less ($389.99 vs $736.05).
Wayne SWS100
#3 in Jet pumpsFull review
A 1 HP shallow well pump for a family home on a well, cistern or lake with water within 25 ft.
Amazon $389.99$389.99
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 (submersible, 3/4 HP and up and jet pumps), 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 RL12G10-2W2V | Wayne SWS100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 54 $56.62 per gpm ($736.05, 13 gpm at 200 ft of head) | 50 $42.39 per gpm ($389.99, 9.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) |
| Flow 25% | 50 13 gpm at 200 ft of head | 65 9.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Housing 15% | 100 Stainless housing | 80 Cast iron housing |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V | Wayne SWS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Submersible | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 13 gpm at 200 ft of head | 9.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Flow series | 12 gpm | - |
| Most head or depth | 434 ft | 25 ft |
| Electrical and build | ||
| Voltage | 230 V | 115 V |
| Wiring | 2-wire | - |
| Current | 10.4 A | - |
| Housing | Stainless | Cast iron |
| Impellers | - | Thermoplastic |
| Discharge | 1.2 in | 1 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |