It sips electricity and the motor on this pump is so versatile it can run on 115/230 or 120/240 with 50 or 60 HZ. The volute and basket are unitized so there is no leakage between the two. The 2" inlet/outlets are standard while the 2.5" inlet/outlets are optional. Please call for 2.5". Built with a Baldor motor so it is built to last. Basket strainer is 12" tall! Comes complete with pump unions and attached 6" cord.