The CPS3 Utilizes a High Efficient 4 FLA, Oil filled PSC Motor with upper and lower ball bearings. The pump can run continuous when submerged. Great for Basements, Dewatering, & Septic applications. SSPMA Certified. These units were ordered with 50 feet power cord they would be great for ponds very high quality pumps stop buying those cheap pump These retail over 400$$ for just pump head unit is a manual you would have to pick hook up to separate power switch to turn on and off