Wayne SWS50
#8 in Jet pumpsFull review
A budget 1/2 HP shallow well pump for a cabin or small home with water close to the surface.
Amazon $299.26$299.26
3.2/5
A strong shallow jet for family homes with water within 25 ft, delivering much more flow than most ¾ HP rivals.
- 3/4 HPMotor
- 13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psiFlow
- Shallow jetType
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$710.89
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Built-in shallow well jet means no separate adapter to plumb
- Back pull-out design lets you service it without cutting pipe
- Holds about 13 gpm at 40 psi from a 20 ft lift, plenty for a family home
Cons
- Only lifts from wells with water within 25 ft
- Goulds offers no warranty on pumps bought online from unauthorized sellers
- Costs more than most shallow jets of the same power
The Goulds JS+ family
Every Goulds JS+ model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Motor | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulds J5S | 1/2 HP | 2.3/5 | $643.39 |
| Goulds J7S (this one) | 3/4 HP | 3.2/5 | $710.89 |
| Goulds J10S | 1 HP | 3.3/5 | $727.16 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | J7S |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Type | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 3/4 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Most head or depth | 25 ft |
| Electrical and build | |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Housing | Cast iron |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic |
| Discharge | 1 in |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Sta-Rite SNE-L
#9 in Jet pumpsFull review
A solid cast iron shallow jet for family homes with water within 25 ft that want strong flow at normal house pressure.
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Sta-Rite SND-L
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A good-value cast iron shallow jet for homes with water within 25 ft that need moderate flow.
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