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
The Wayne SWS100 rates 3.5 among jet pumps well pumps; the Red Lion RL12G10-3W2V rates 3.5 among submersible, 3/4 HP and up ones. The Wayne SWS100 costs $452.79 less ($389.99 vs $842.78).
Red Lion RL12G10-3W2V
The 1 HP RL for owners who want start components above ground, often to match an existing 3-wire setup.
Amazon $842.78$842.78
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 | Wayne SWS100 | Red Lion RL12G10-3W2V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $42.39 per gpm ($389.99, 9.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) | 44 $64.83 per gpm ($842.78, 13 gpm at 200 ft of head) |
| Flow 25% | 65 9.2 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
| Wayne SWS100 | Red Lion RL12G10-3W2V | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Shallow jet | Submersible |
| Motor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 9.2 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 | 115 V | 230 V |
| Wiring | - | 3-wire |
| Current | - | 10.4 A |
| Housing | Cast iron | Stainless |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic | - |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1.2 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |