Typical Power: Standard consumer models like this feature a 1.0 HP (horsepower) or 0.5 HP electric motor with a single-phase connection.Material: Robust cast aluminum or stainless-steel body housing with a perforated bottom intake suction strainer to keep out larger solid particles.Control Mechanism: Equipped with a heavy-duty blue and yellow tethered liquid level float switch that automatically starts the pump when water rises and shuts it down when water falls to prevent dry running.