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
The Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate leads on lift and flow. The Zoeller M267 Waste-Mate wins on warranty and value. The Zoeller M267 Waste-Mate costs $751.86 less ($430.20 vs $1,182.06).
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Zoeller M267 Waste-Mate
#10 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom with a lift under 15 ft where a compact, all cast iron pump with a built in float suits the basin.
Amazon $430.20$430.20
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate for lift (87 gpm at 20 ft vs 5 gpm at 20 ft) and flow (120 gpm at 10 ft vs 85 gpm at 10 ft).
- Choose the Zoeller M267 Waste-Mate for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($5.06 per gpm ($430.20, 85 gpm at 10 ft) vs $9.85 per gpm ($1,182.06, 120 gpm at 10 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 | Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate | Zoeller M267 Waste-Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $9.85 per gpm ($1,182.06, 120 gpm at 10 ft) | 26 $5.06 per gpm ($430.20, 85 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 100 120 gpm at 10 ft | 56 85 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 100 87 gpm at 20 ft | 8 5 gpm at 20 ft |
| Build 10% | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Zoeller M292 High Head Waste-Mate | Zoeller M267 Waste-Mate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 120 gpm | 85 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 87 gpm | 5 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 40 ft | 20.5 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Tethered | Tethered |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | 15 A | 9.4 A |
| Cord | 20 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | - | 47.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |