Star Water Systems JHU05: 1/2 HP, 678 gph

Why it matters

Star Water Systems JHU05 1/2 HP Convertible Jet Pump: 1/2 HP, 678 gph. A US-made convertible jet pump with a 2-year parts and labor warranty.

Star Water Systems rates the JHU05 at 678 gph with a 20/40 psi switch, a cast iron housing and a 115/230 V motor drawing 8.6/4.3 A. It draws from up to 70 ft in a two-pipe setup; shallow and deep well ejectors are sold separately.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

Shallow wells and two-pipe wells to about 70 ft
Lake or stream draws
Buyers who want US manufacturing

Look elsewhere if

Deep wells beyond 70 ft
High-demand homes

Pros and cons

Pros

Made in the USA
2-year parts and labor
Drain plug for winterizing

Cons

Ejector sold separately
Non-self-priming
Lower flow than 3/4 HP pumps

Limitations to weigh

Well pumps usually need a licensed installer, the right wire size and a pressure tank sized to the pump.
Prime the pump casing with water before the first start; jet pumps can't lift water until they're primed.
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.

Price	$299.94	Retailer
Model number	JHU05	Retailer
Horsepower	1/2 HP	Retailer
Max flow (maker)	678 GPH	Retailer
Max head / lift (maker)	50 ft	Retailer
Voltage	115/230 V	Retailer
Housing	Cast iron	Retailer
Discharge	3/4 in	Retailer
Switch	Pressure switch (20/40 psi)	Retailer
Warranty	2-year limited parts and labor	Retailer