Red Lion RJS-100-PREM
#1 in Jet pumpsFull review
The pick for a shallow well that has to feed a large home or irrigation as well as the house.
Amazon $460.60$460.60
3.5/5
A 1 HP shallow well pump for a family home on a well, cistern or lake with water within 25 ft.
- 1 HPMotor
- 9.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psiFlow
- Shallow jetType
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$389.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- About 9.2 gpm at 20 ft and 40 psi, enough for a family home
- Cast iron housing stands up to years of use
- Runs on 115 V or 230 V and comes with a 30/50 pressure switch
Cons
- Only for wells with water within 25 ft of the pump
- Wayne does not publish the current draw, so sizing the circuit takes a call or the motor label
The Wayne SWS family
Every Wayne SWS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Motor | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne SWS50 | 1/2 HP | 3.2/5 | $299.26 |
| Wayne SWS100 (this one) | 1 HP | 3.5/5 | $389.99 |
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 | SWS100 |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Type | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 1 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 9.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Most head or depth | 25 ft |
| Electrical and build | |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Housing | Cast iron |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic |
| Discharge | 1 in |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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