I used this hose to drain water from my swimming pool during the hurricane. Along with an automatic sprinkler valve that I plumbed into the pool pump and a 24 volt power adapter, I could hit a switch and drain water from the comfort of the indoors. The hose is thick and heavy duty. Note: I used a 1 1/2 inch hose and clamped it to a 1 inch PVC fitting with no room to spare. The description has a size chart - please read to ensure you are getting the correct size for your needs.