Have they not been running for long but so far it meets the expectations reliable. She has neat power and at very moderate power consumption (at least specified), the actual power consumption, I will determine when the opportunity yet. At least 85 watts compared to the consumption of dirty water pumps with 500 to 550 watts already times an ordinary savings. To lower into the pool you had the pump still can be provided with a cord in order to retrieve them more easily (have the but even retrofitted). The spud is only suitable for larger tube diameters (min. 2 cm in diameter). The pressure of the pump requires but probably also the corresponding hose size, for smaller diameters would probably be too large of resistance. I hope that they do their job reliably performs many more years (as a long-distance runner is yes but they designed).