A jet pump sits in the basement or a well house and pulls water up the pipe. A shallow well jet suits water within about 25 ft of the surface; a convertible jet reaches deeper, to about 90 ft, with an ejector kit down the well. Both are easy to reach for service, but they lose flow fast as the water gets deeper.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Red Lion RJS-100-PREM#1 of 14Full review
The pick for a shallow well that has to feed a large home or irrigation as well as the house.
Amazon $460.60$460.601 HP12.8 gpmCast iron - Wayne CWS100#2 of 14Full review
The 1 HP CWS for a family home on a shallow or medium-depth well that wants the most flow of the line. Budget for the jet kit.
Amazon $435.83$435.831 HP10.7 gpmCast iron - Wayne SWS100#3 of 14Full review
A 1 HP shallow well pump for a family home on a well, cistern or lake with water within 25 ft.
Amazon $389.99$389.991 HP9.2 gpmCast iron - Red Lion RJS-75-PREM#4 of 14Full review
A sturdy 3/4 HP shallow well pump for wells, cisterns or lakes with water within 25 ft.
Amazon $376.99$376.993/4 HP8.7 gpmCast iron - Wayne CWS75#5 of 14Full review
A 3/4 HP convertible jet pump for a family home on a shallow or medium-depth well. Budget for the jet kit.
Amazon $360.91$360.913/4 HP8.5 gpmCast iron - Wayne CWS50#6 of 14Full review
A flexible 1/2 HP jet pump for owners unsure how deep their water will stay. Budget for the jet kit.
Amazon $322.91$322.911/2 HP7.5 gpmCast iron - Goulds J10S#7 of 14Full review
For larger homes on shallow wells that want maximum flow at normal house pressure.
Amazon $727.16$727.161 HP16.6 gpmCast iron - Wayne SWS50#8 of 14Full review
A budget 1/2 HP shallow well pump for a cabin or small home with water close to the surface.
Amazon $299.26$299.261/2 HP6.6 gpmCast iron - Sta-Rite SNE-L#9 of 14Full review
A solid cast iron shallow jet for family homes with water within 25 ft that want strong flow at normal house pressure.
Amazon $697.95$697.951 HP13.2 gpmCast iron - Goulds J7S#10 of 14Full review
A strong shallow jet for family homes with water within 25 ft, delivering much more flow than most ¾ HP rivals.
Amazon $710.89$710.893/4 HP13.2 gpmCast iron - Sta-Rite SND-L#11 of 14Full review
A good-value cast iron shallow jet for homes with water within 25 ft that need moderate flow.
Amazon $559$5593/4 HP8.2 gpmCast iron - Flotec FP4022#12 of 14Full review
A rust-proof 3/4 HP shallow well pump for a small home or cabin with water within 25 ft.
Amazon $293.74$293.743/4 HP7.1 gpmThermoplastic - Goulds J5S#13 of 14Full review
A serviceable USA-built shallow jet for cabins and small homes with water within 25 ft, best bought from an authorized dealer.
Amazon $643.39$643.391/2 HP7.1 gpmCast iron - Flotec FP4012#14 of 14Full review
A small 1/2 HP shallow well pump for a cabin, cottage or garden supply with water close to the surface.
Amazon $249.99$249.991/2 HP5.1 gpmThermoplastic
