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Red Lion

A brand of Franklin Electric
Founded 1935 United States mid-range price

About Red Lion

Red Lion is an American pump manufacturer now part of Franklin Electric, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Originally founded in 1935, Red Lion manufactures jet pumps, submersible well pumps, sprinkler pumps, utility pumps, and water system tanks for residential water well and irrigation applications. Red Lion pumps are widely available at Home Depot, Lowe's, and farm supply stores.

Known for: Reliable residential well pumps, jet pumps, and sprinkler pumps widely available at major retailers

Product Categories

Pumps

Red Lion manufactures shallow and deep well jet pumps, submersible well pumps, sprinkler/irrigation pumps, utility/transfer pumps, and pressure tanks for residential water systems. Their cast iron jet pumps and submersible models are popular with homeowners on private well water systems.

Product Lines: Shallow Well Jet Pumps Deep Well Jet Pumps Submersible Well Pumps Sprinkler Pumps Utility Pumps Pressure Tanks
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Certifications & Standards

UL Listed CSA Certified

Warranty

2-year limited warranty on most pumps

Related How-To Guides

How to Test Your Sump Pump

Test your sump pump in 10 minutes -- verify it activates, pumps, and shuts off, plus inspect the float switch, check valve, discharge line, and backup system.
How to Install a Sump Pump

Install or replace a sump pump for reliable basement flood protection -- pump selection, pit prep, check valve, discharge line routing, and the testing routine that keeps it working.
How to Install a Recirculation Pump

Stop wasting water waiting for it to get hot -- install a recirculation pump using a dedicated return line or a comfort valve system (no new piping), with timer and sensor options.
How to Replace a Sump Pump

Remove a failed sump pump and install a new one. Covers sizing, pit prep, discharge connections, and float switch setup. Prevent basement flooding before it happens.

Common Problems

Sump Pump Won't Turn On

Basement flooding emergency waiting to happen. Usually electrical (tripped breaker, unplugged cord, GFCI), mechanical (stuck float), or burned-out motor. Diagnosing takes minutes and prevents thousands in water damage.
Sump Pump Runs Constantly

Runs non-stop or cycles every few minutes? Will burn out prematurely. Stuck float, missing check valve, undersized pump, or high water table. Each has a different fix.
Noisy Pump Operation

Grinding means worn bearings. Rattling means debris or loose hardware. Banging means check valve slam. Each sound points to a different fix. Address it before a minor noise becomes a complete pump failure.