A sturdy 3/4 HP shallow well pump for wells, cisterns or lakes with water within 25 ft.
Amazon $376.99
A flexible 1/2 HP jet pump for owners unsure how deep their water will stay. Budget for the jet kit.
- 1/2 HPMotor
- 7.5 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psiFlow
- Convertible jetType
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Works on a shallow well now and converts to a deep well up to 90 ft later
- Cast iron housing stands up to years of use
- Runs on 115 V or 230 V and comes with a 30/50 pressure switch
- The jet assembly is sold separately, adding to the cost
- In deep well mode flow drops to about 3 gpm at 60 ft and 40 psi
The Wayne CWS family
Every Wayne CWS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Motor | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne CWS50 (this one) | 1/2 HP | 3.3/5 | $322.91 |
| Wayne CWS75 | 3/4 HP | 3.5/5 | $360.91 |
| Wayne CWS100 | 1 HP | 3.7/5 | $435.83 |
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 | CWS50 |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Type | Convertible jet |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 7.5 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Most head or depth | 90 ft |
| Electrical and build | |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Housing | Cast iron |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic |
| Discharge | 1 in |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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