For basements with a high water table or a deep pit where a 1/3 HP pump runs constantly. The cast iron build suits long, heavy duty cycles.
Amazon $328.80
A cheap way to get 1/2 HP flow in a light pump. Buyers who want a longer warranty should pay a little more for the Wayne CDU800.
- 1/2 HPMotor
- 3,360 GPHFlow at 10 ft
- Vertical floatSwitch
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- About 3,400 gallons an hour at 10 ft for under $150
- At 12 lb it is easy to lift out and clean
- Vertical float fits a narrow pit
- Only a 1 year warranty
- Plastic volute and steel housing are less durable than cast iron
- Flow falls steeply above 15 ft
The Wayne SPF family
Every Wayne SPF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Motor | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne SPF33 | 1/3 HP | 3.5/5 | $128.20 |
| Wayne SPF50 (this one) | 1/2 HP | 3.1/5 | $145.75 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SPF50 |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 3,360 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 4,300 GPH |
| Max lift | 21 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in |
| Switch and build | |
| Switch | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Cord length | 8 ft |
| Weight | 12 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this size
For most basements that want 1/2 HP cast iron flow with a vertical float at a fair price.
Amazon $205.77For most basements that want strong 1/2 HP cast iron flow at a modest price.
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