Wayne WCS50T
#1 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom with a lift under 15 ft where the most flow per dollar matters.
Amazon $269$269
The Wayne WCS50T is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Wayne WCS50T leads on warranty and build. The Wayne SEL50 wins on lift. The Wayne SEL50 costs $38.36 less ($230.64 vs $269).
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Wayne SEL50
#5 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For the most flow per dollar in a basement bathroom, if a plastic body and a short warranty are acceptable.
Amazon $230.64$230.64
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wayne WCS50T for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and build (cast iron motor housing and volute vs plastic or composite housing).
- Choose the Wayne SEL50 for lift (33.3 gpm at 20 ft vs no flow at 20 ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1/2 HP sewage ejector pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Wayne WCS50T | Wayne SEL50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $2.02 per gpm ($269, 133 gpm at 10 ft) | 100 $1.92 per gpm ($230.64, 120 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 100 133 gpm at 10 ft | 100 120 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 0 no flow at 20 ft | 55 33.3 gpm at 20 ft |
| Build 10% | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute | 0 plastic or composite housing |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wayne WCS50T | Wayne SEL50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 133 gpm | 120 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | - | 33.3 gpm |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Piggyback |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Cord | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Weight | 37 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |