Why it matters
Goulds (Xylem) is one of the best-known well pump brands. The 5GS05422C is a 1/2 HP pump rated for 5 GPM with 12 stages, built for wells that can't supply more water than that.
It's a 2-wire, 230 V pump, so there's no separate control box to install.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Low-yield wells
- Owners who want a big brand
- Simple 2-wire installs
Look elsewhere if
- High-demand households
- 115 V-only homes
- Budget replacements
Pros and cons
Pros
- Goulds brand
- No control box
- 12 stages
Cons
- 5 GPM only
- Expensive
- 230 V only
Limitations to weigh
- Well pumps usually need a licensed installer, the right wire size and a pressure tank sized to the pump.
- Check whether your circuit is 115 V or 230 V before ordering; many well pumps are wired for 230 V.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Stainless Steel | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Product weight | 35 lb | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 5 GPM | Retailer |
| Voltage | 230 V | Retailer |
| Horsepower | 1/2 HP | Retailer |
| Model number | 5GS | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A quality pump matched to low-yield wells.
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Questions buyers ask
Does it need a control box?
No, it's a 2-wire pump.
How much water does it pump?
5 GPM, per Goulds.