“This spring I knew I'd have water in the basement after all the snow this winter. I Bought this pump to have on hand to do extra duty along with 2 old pedestal sump pumps installed many years ago. Good thing I bought it...one of the old pedestal sump-pumps died. It took up the slack well. I had to go to work one morning after I got 2" in the cellar and I left it alone for several hours unattended. When I got back to the house at noon the water level had dropped to a little over 1/8" and the pump wasn't pumping. It got real hot but that's to be expected....it has no auto on-off. Anyway...still works fine. Definately a good value...of course it's meant to be attended while in operation. (Not left alone like I did) WORTH THE MONEY....great extra pump to have on hand. Solid steel construction.”