Syncra 0.5:All come with ceramic shaft, threaded intake & discharge, flow regulator, and compact size- 185 gallons per hour- 4 feet shut off- 8 watts / 120 voltsCE & UL listed3 year warrantyComes w/ 6ft. cordPump Dimension: 90mm x 48mm x 72mmThanks to of 35 years of experience, Sicce`s Syncra Silent pumps are equipped with a synchronous motor and an advanced rotor which makes the pumps 100% silent. International patents and extensive research and development insure all Sicce pumps are state of the art for efficiency and performance.Inlet:1/2" threadedUse hose size: 13.5mm x 18mmOutlet:1/2" threadedUse hose size: 13mm x 18mm A new range of pumps which ensure high energy savings, quiet operation, ergonomic design, powerful performance, resistance to harsh conditions, and are reliable.Syncra Silent, with their innovative technology, are versatile with a range uses.They are ideal for fresh and salt water aquariums, protein skimmers, calcium reactors, indoor & outdoor fountains, water-cooling and all submersible and inline applications which require high performance and total silence.Thanks to Sicce's 35 years of experience, Syncra Silent are equipped with a synchronous motor and an advanced rotor which makes them efficient and silent . . . ``even more than a fish!``Advantages of Synchronous Motors by SicceSynchronous motors have the following advantages over non-synchronous motors:- Speed is independent of the load, providing an adequate field current is applied.- Accurate control in speed and position using open loop controls is possible.Their power factor can be adjusted to unity by using a proper field current relative to the load.A capacitive power factor, (current phase leads voltage phase), can be obtained by increasing this current slightly, which can help achieve a better power factor correction.- Their construction allows for increased electrical efficiency when a low speed is required.- Better Performance.- Higher Head Pressure per watt- Higher Flow Per Watt- More efficient- Maximum energy conservation and lower electric bills- Quiet Operation below 30db.- Much Smoother Rotation- Less heat transfer- Fewer vibrations- Programmable Controls are made possible for automatic speed regulation.- Rotors can be made smaller than asynchronous motors with better performance