For the cheapest cast iron replacement where the lift to the sewer is short. A longer lift calls for a stronger 1/2 HP pump.
Amazon $192.52
For a short basement lift where a cast iron pump under $300 from a known brand is the goal.
- 62 gpmFlow at 10 ft
- 2 inSolids
- 1/2 HPMotor
- PiggybackSwitch
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Cast iron sewage pump at a mid range price, sold by Amazon
- Cast iron vortex impeller resists wear from grit
- Piggyback float can be swapped or bypassed without pulling the pump
- Flow falls fast above 10 ft, so it suits short lifts only
- Red Lion does not state the warranty for this model
- Short 10 ft cord
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its motor size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | RL-WC50TA |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 62 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 8 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 22 ft |
| Solids | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback |
| Build | |
| Cast iron | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Current | 9 A |
| Cord | 10 ft |
| Weight | 33.5 lb |
Alternatives in this motor size
For a basement bathroom with a short lift to the sewer line in a compact basin. Buyers lifting 15 ft or more should look at a 1/2 HP pump.
Amazon $399.95For a light duty basin with a very short lift on a tight budget. Most homes are better served by a cast iron 1/2 HP pump.
Amazon $195.40Compare
Compare the Red Lion RL-WC50TA with any other sewage ejector pump →
More from Red Lion: every Red Lion product ranked.