This is replacing the same pump, in service for 6 seasons.

I only recently received this pump so I can't yet comment on it's ultimate longevity. However my previous experience with so called magnetic drive water pumps have been very positive. With regular replacement of the impellor assembly (average 4-5 years) I've had pumps last 20-plus years. As a matter of fact, my main reason for this purchase is that the assemblies which I have been replacing are no longer made (and the pump's sale price doesn't hurt either). This pump is currently being used to perform water changes on my 3500+ gallon koi pond. And I have to say, the pump moves a lot more water than expected. My only criticism is with the supplied fountain heads (though I'll probably never use them) which are slip-on, and the stand-pipe is threaded I'm not entirely sure that the heads won't just blow off the pipe due to the pressure. Perhaps this is a manufacturer oversight? Notwithstanding, I'll reserve final judgement and rate the pump 5 of 5 stars and update if necessary.

I searched for a low energy high output outdoor pump for a small water 2 teir rock fountain. This pump is perfect. Low wattage, perfect water flow rate. Especially like the foam prefilter to catch gunk birds leave in the water. Highly recommend.

Great pump does more then I need it to . My pond 3 feet deep and waterfall is 2" high . It pumps more the enough water to run both waterfall and fountain at the same time. Come with every thing you need . Easy setup I just plug it in to my old hose going to water fall and adjust the fountain to where I wanted it and that's it.

I have four of these 3000 pumps from Quite One Pumps and one of the things I like most is that they use very little electricity.

This is a much smaller pump than I thought it would be but it is working just fine in my upper pond.

My husband & I spent a frustrating 1/2 hour trying to put this together. (Both college grads) NO LUCK. Ready to return. A friend stopped by (a talented builder). He put it together in minutes. Apparently he had a good eye for this type of thing. Anyway, now it works fine. lol.

The [horizontal] flow valve piece is not included. Without it, there is no way to connect any of the other features. The box shows the flow valve piece. They sent a second unit but it is the same - missing the same part. F&S is good about providing a shipping label to return the product but we really wanted this pump (assuming it works.) bummer.