Wayne CWS50: 1/2 HP, 900 gph, up to 90 ft

Why it matters

Wayne CWS50 1/2 HP Convertible Jet Pump: 1/2 HP, 900 gph, up to 90 ft. A convertible jet pump that works on shallow or deep wells.

MRO lists the CWS50 at 900 gph maximum flow and 90 ft maximum head on 240 V, with a 3/4 in discharge. Wayne rates it at up to 348 gph at 5 ft of depth (50 psi), and it ships with a preset pressure switch.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

Wells from shallow to about 90 ft
Owners who may deepen later
Replacing a 1/2 HP convertible

Look elsewhere if

Wells deeper than about 90 ft
Homes that need high flow at depth

Pros and cons

Pros

Shallow or deep use
Cast iron
Preset switch

Cons

Deep use needs a jet assembly
240 V listing
Needs priming

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	$309.94	Retailer
Model number	CWS50	Retailer
Horsepower	1/2 HP	Retailer
Max flow (maker)	900 GPH	Retailer
Max head / lift (maker)	90 ft	Retailer
Voltage	240 V	Retailer
Housing	Cast iron	Retailer
Discharge	3/4 in	Retailer