Red Lion Cast Iron Shallow Well Jet Pump with 5.8-Gallon Tank, 1/2 HP, 816 GPH, Model# RL-SWJ50/RL6H

The RL‑SWJ50 pump can be winterized by removing the priming plug and drain plug to fully gravity‑drain the casing, but the pump body cannot be rotated or reconfigured to place the suction and discharge ports on the same side because both ports are fixed cast‑iron features of the housing.

The model number for the pump only is RL-SWJ50.

Yes, you can add a power cord and plug by installing a UL-listed ½″ NPT strain relief in the 7/8″ knockout, wiring per Figure 7 with AWG sized per Table 2 (p. 12) for your pump’s HP, voltage, and run length, complying with NEC/jumper specs, and having a licensed electrician do the work.

You will need enough water to fill the suction line and casing. Priming time will depend on the distance from the water source to the pump. The time can range from 5-15 minutes. There are two ways to prime the pump depending if you are using an inline check valve or a foot valve. Instructions on priming the pump can be found on page 12 of the manual.

The O-ring is part of the kit #305585002. This would be available through the manufacturer.

The tank will be pre-charged.

The pump would require a covering.

The shallow well pump could not be used to run a sprinkler system.

The pump does not come with dry run protection. It is recommended to have an electrician install a low pressure cut off switch to shut down the pump prior to critical failure. Running the pump dry will damage the pump and void the manufacturer warranty.

The pump has a maximum lift of 25 feet. The maximum distance is can go is 133 feet. It would depend on the PSI that you are looking for distance. At 50 PSI it would only have a 115 feet distance it can go.