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
The Wayne SEL50 is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Wayne SEL50 leads on value. The Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate wins on build and lift. The Wayne SEL50 costs $951.42 less ($230.64 vs $1,182.06).
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Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate
#9 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom far below the sewer line, where a lift of 20 to 35 ft rules out ordinary 1/2 HP pumps.
Amazon $1,182.06$1,182.06
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wayne SEL50 for value ($1.92 per gpm ($230.64, 120 gpm at 10 ft) vs $9.85 per gpm ($1,182.06, 120 gpm at 10 ft)).
- Choose the Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate for build (cast iron motor housing and volute vs plastic or composite housing) and lift (87 gpm at 20 ft vs 33.3 gpm 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 SEL50 | Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $1.92 per gpm ($230.64, 120 gpm at 10 ft) | 0 $9.85 per gpm ($1,182.06, 120 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 100 120 gpm at 10 ft | 100 120 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 55 33.3 gpm at 20 ft | 100 87 gpm at 20 ft |
| Build 10% | 0 plastic or composite housing | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wayne SEL50 | Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 120 gpm | 120 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 33.3 gpm | 87 gpm |
| Shutoff head | - | 40 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Tethered |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | - | 15 A |
| Cord | 8 ft | 20 ft |
| Weight | 26 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |