For larger homes on shallow wells that want maximum flow at normal house pressure.
Amazon $727.16
A solid cast iron shallow jet for family homes with water within 25 ft that want strong flow at normal house pressure.
- 1 HPMotor
- 13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psiFlow
- Shallow jetType
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Cast iron body is heavy and quiet and lasts for decades
- Holds about 13 gpm at 40 psi from a 20 ft lift, enough for a family home
- Dual voltage, so it runs on an existing 115 V or 230 V circuit
- Only lifts from wells with water within 25 ft
- Only a 1-year warranty
- Flow drops sharply when pressure is set above 40 psi
The Sta-Rite SN family
Every Sta-Rite SN model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Motor | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sta-Rite SND-L | 3/4 HP | 2.6/5 | $559 |
| Sta-Rite SNE-L (this one) | 1 HP | 3.2/5 | $697.95 |
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 | SNE-L |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Type | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 1 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 |
| Current | 7.4 A |
| Housing | Cast iron |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic |
| Discharge | 1 in |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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