Used to pump water and can handle debris and solids such as leaves, pebbles, and twigs moving through it. The pump does not grind these up as they enter the impeller, but leaves them intact and sends them on their way. Rate includes 1 - 20 ft suction hose and 1 - 50 ft discharge hose. Any extra discharge hose is $9/50 ft section. Any extra discharge hose is $25/20 ft section.