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So far I'm really happy with this pump. I am using this pump in my 1500 gallon pond for recirculation of pond water though my filter/UV algae killer. This is not used as a waterfall pump in my pond. I use a 5000GPH pump for that. Here's some finer details: - The pump seems to be very well built. It is very heavy compared to the failed one it is replacing. This leads me to believe that there is far more copper windings and heavier magnets inside the unit. - It is listed at 1056GPH. I have no way of measuring this volume, so I cannot verify the flow rates. It does put out a good volume of water, so I'm happy with it, although I have a sneaking suspicion that it doesn't actually hit north of 1000GPH. Maybe though. (I have essentially 0 vertical head that this is pushing, as you increase vertical push [head] on a pump, flow rate decreases significantly) I am happy nonetheless. NOTE, the manufacturer states this pump has a max lift of 12 inches. They mean feet. It will lift over 12 inches. - This pump is sealed and UL listed so I don't have to worry about shocking and killing all of my fish. It is also an oil-free pump, again, protecting my fish. - The longer cord allows me to get the pump out into the middle of the pond where it is deeper to get more dirt into the filter. - This setup came with 3 different size male nipples to attach different size discharge hoses, depending on what you have. It DOES NOT come with any discharge hose. You can get this at any big box hardware store such as Lowes or Home Depot. They list the sizes as 0.83, 1.06, and 1.34 inches. I am guessing that these fit a 3/4", 1", and 1.25" hose. My 1" hose fits the middle nipple just fine. Time will tell on the longevity of the unit. I will try to remember to get back to this review and update it if/when the pump fails. I run mine for 8 months per year 24x7, so I am pretty happy when I get a pump to last more than 2 years of service in my cruddy pond. Time will tell... I hope I have helped your purchasing decision of this product. I am not affiliated with the manufacturer, seller or any other product related company nor am I under any obligation to write this review. I do this for my own fun and to help others in the Amazon Community! Feel free to comment and let me know if I have helped you, and please note below if this review was able to help. If you should have any questions, please post them below in the Comments. I try to answer all inquires in a timely fashion to the best of my ability.