Manufacturers ID: PV-II Warranty: 1 year warranty The 2 H.P. motor is made with high quality German made components. In suction tests, Matala Pond Vac II is four times more powerful than its competition with a suction lift 5' above water. Also known as the Muck Buster, the vacuum easily removes algae,sludge, dead plants, leaves and even small pebbles up to 3/8" indiameter. The auto fill and drain cycles allow for water to fill the vacuumcanister, then simply discharge water into garden beds. The on/off cycleis approximately 40 seconds vacuum and 20 seconds drain out. When it isempty, it turns itself on automatically and continues to vacuum. Usethe mesh bag to capture coarse debris before releasing the dirty waterto the garden or yard drain. Do not return dirty water back to the pond. In this way you can use the vac to make monthly water changes. Safe for use in fishponds and water gardens. The Muck Buster Vacuum II is perfect for hobbyist ponds up to 3000gallons. The 5 extension tubes are approximately 15 inches long each andcan reach depths up to 6 feet. The suction hose is 16 feet long and thedrain out hose is 8 feet long. Useful Tips: - Open yellow ring on handle for extended suction time. Close with finger for increased suction power. - Place Vacuum tank up high so that drain out hose with flapper valve is lower than bottom of tank. - Use smallest vac head possible for the job in order to prolong suction time. - Periodically check the flapper valve on end of drain hose for obstructions and good movement.
