Wayne SWS50: 1/2 HP, wells to 25 ft

Why it matters

Wayne SWS50 1/2 HP Shallow Well Jet Pump: 1/2 HP, wells to 25 ft. A smaller cast iron jet pump with a preset 30-50 psi switch.

The SWS50 uses a dual-voltage (120/240 V) square-flange motor that Wayne sets for 240 V at the factory, so check your circuit before you wire it. The cast iron volute has a dedicated priming port.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

Shallow wells up to 25 ft
Cabins and small homes
Replacing a 1/2 HP jet pump

Look elsewhere if

Wells deeper than 25 ft
Large households with high demand

Pros and cons

Pros

Cast iron volute
Dual 120/240 V motor
Priming port

Cons

Shallow wells only
Factory set for 240 V
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	$321.57	Retailer
Model number	SWS50	Retailer
Horsepower	1/2 HP	Retailer
Max head / lift (maker)	25 ft	Retailer
Voltage	120/240 V (factory set for 240 V)	Retailer
Housing	Cast iron	Retailer
Switch	Pressure switch preset 30-50 psi	Retailer
Well depth (maker)	0-25 ft	Retailer