Why it matters
Red Lion pitches the PWJET50 at cottages and homes with one bathroom. It moves 7.4 GPM at 30 psi with a 5 ft suction lift, from wells down to 25 ft, with a cast iron casing and volute.
It draws 6.6 A at 115 V or 3.3 A at 230 V and ships with a 30/50 pressure switch; the gauge isn't included.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Cottages
- One-bathroom homes
- Budget replacements
Look elsewhere if
- Wells deeper than about 25 ft
- Homes without a pressure tank
- Owners who won't prime the pump
- Larger households
Pros and cons
Pros
- Low price
- Low current draw
- Cast iron
Cons
- 7.4 GPM
- No gauge
- Shallow wells only
Limitations to weigh
- Check whether your circuit is 115 V or 230 V before ordering; many well pumps are wired for 230 V.
- Prime the pump casing with water before the first start; jet pumps can't lift water until they're primed.
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 | Cast Iron | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 8.54"L x 13.86"W x 8.4"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 20.3 lb | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 7 GPM | Retailer |
| Voltage | 115 volts, 230 volts | Retailer |
| Horsepower | 1/2 HP | Retailer |
| Model number | 97080501 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer | Retailer |
| Housing | cast iron | Retailer |
| Well depth (maker) | 25 ft | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
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Final verdict
Enough for a cottage, not a busy household.
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