Review on TecHome Portable Electric Water Transfer Pump - 115V 1/10HP, 330GPH, Ideal for Garden, Lawn, Aquarium, Swimming Pool and Basement – Includes Water Hose Kit by Jim Raju

I love sports analogies so if you're an NFL fan you'll understand. If Marshawn Lynch approved of water pumps he would choose this pump because once it's on it works like a beast! As a general rule, I only write reviews with 5 star and 1 star ratings because I want people to share their experiences while avoiding absolute disasters. When I first opened the box, I was a bit worried because the instructions weren't well written. , so I quickly tossed them aside and used my common sense. Within 15 minutes I set up the pump and was able to get started. Imagine this: I have several rain barrels that are less than 6 feet high. Retaining wall. Above the retaining wall, the ground rises 30 degrees for 50 to 60 feet. There is a large cistern at the top of the slope that I use to water my garden using gravity and a hose. Great idea, but how do I get water from the rain barrels upstairs into the cistern? I researched the products for more than 2 weeks and finally settled on the TecHome pump, but I was concerned because the product specs said the pump could not handle such a large incline, height and distance. Ha! My awe immediately turned to admiration and possessiveness. Just think of the beast mode! TechHome has an inlet valve/hose that carries 60 gallons to the pump and then goes uphill in less than 5 minutes! I used old garden hoses I had laying around so no special equipment is required. As soon as the pump was connected, the inlet valve started buzzing; in 10 seconds the pump pumped water for more than 50 uphill to the cistern!' a way. Did I mention the pump is only $70?! beast mode! No maintenance is required, but I use WD-40 every few months to lubricate the external parts. There was only one problem when the suction hose sucked up a small piece of gravel that got caught in the engine blades. The problem became apparent within minutes so I simply shut off the engine, undid 4 bolts and removed the pebble from the engine - the whole process took less than 5 minutes! Bring happiness into your life and buy this pump because who doesn't love beast mode?!