A 1/2 HP submersible suits shallower wells and smaller homes, typically with water within about 150 ft. It draws the least current, so it’s the usual choice where the existing wire run is long or light.
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- Goulds 10HS05422C#1 of 6Full review
A cheaper way to get Goulds’ 10 gpm hydraulics for typical wells with water within about 200 ft, if you can live with a composite discharge head.
Amazon $600$6001/2 HP9.3 gpmStainless - Goulds 10GS05422C#2 of 6Full review
A durable stainless 10 gpm pump for typical wells with the water level within about 200 ft. Buy it from an authorized dealer to keep the warranty.
Amazon $863.88$863.881/2 HP9.3 gpmStainless - Red Lion RL12G05-2W2V#3 of 6Full review
A low-cost 1/2 HP submersible for wells with water within about 100 ft. Deeper wells need the 3/4 or 1 HP size.
Amazon $429.31$429.311/2 HP6 gpmStainless - Red Lion RL12G05-3W2V#4 of 6Full review
A 1/2 HP submersible for wells with water within about 100 ft, for owners who want a 3-wire setup with the start parts above ground.
Amazon $473.73$473.731/2 HP6 gpmStainless - Flotec FP2212#5 of 6Full review
A 1/2 HP submersible for wells with water within about 100 ft. Shop around, since the price found is high for the size.
Amazon $699.59$699.591/2 HP7.2 gpmStainless - Grundfos 10SQ05-160#6 of 6Full review
Best for shallower wells, with water within about 150 ft, where its dry-run and soft-start protection matter more than raw flow.
Amazon $755.84$755.841/2 HP6.1 gpmStainless
