Our old slime blower served us for many years before it finally gave up. This new gas generator is a wreck of an old block but my only criticisms are: 1) Why isn't there a plastic cover for the hose/power cord housing? 2) Why is there no LED lamp switch? (it only stays on when plugged in) 3) why does the hose have to be screwed on instead of snapped in like my previous unit? These are all incredibly small things that don't affect the performance of the device (which inflates quickly and consistently), but potential buyers should be aware of these shortcomings.