Well pleased with my 1960 Pegson-Marlow/B&S water pump. Not been used since earlier this year and started first pull. Used it today to drain the ditch on my allotment. It filled two dustbins in a matter of minutes. With the suction hose well submerged the water comes out with surprising force but, due to the shallowness of the ditch most of the time it was just a steady stream rather than fire pump knock you over backwards !