We have a relatively small outdoor fountain, maybe 5-7 gallon capacity. It runs 24/7 all year round (we live in AZ). The birds love it and the falling water provides a nice white noise in the background. I find that pumps last about 1-1/2 to 2 years under these conditions. When the last one quit, I went to one of the large home centers to get a replacement but they were sold out. I found this one here on Amazon it's now installed and working nicely. Because it is used outside and it recirculates the same water over and over, the thin slots covering the impeller collect leaves, grass, bird feathers, etc. This pump has very fine slots which are excellent at trapping debris. Once a week or so, I have to pull off the cover and clean the slots. Not a hard job, but removing the cover requires a knife blade or thin screwdriver to pry it off. A thumbnail notch or a little handle would have been a nice addition to the design. I'm happy with this pump, it works well and it was priced fairly.
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