After reading the comments about not being able to control the flow/pressure to reduce 'splashes' around the perimeter of the tank I would add two points. In the first, I installed a 1/4" Loc-Line hose (#40413, comes with different size nozzles) that increased the ID over the OEM line, and second, a faucet with a faucet that acts as a relief valve. It worked great I could have just used a "pilot" valve on the pump outlet but I gave it up as the pump impeller is driven by a magnet and I didn't want to risk slowing it down from back pressure Brush hose line and another gooseneck line gives me plenty of room to clean parts.Also there is no real "filter" at the pump inlet, just a grate. What I did was just put a shop vac sponge filter around the pump and the tank shelf keeps it in place. I'm a former machine tool technician and overall I think it's good value for money.