The Intellipump just plug this pump in and it automatically checks for traces of water, whether you are pumping basements or draining puddles. Perfect for surfaces that collect water such as basements, rooftops, or any shallow flooded area. Corrosion-resistant engineered resin construction.Innovative electronic controlled pump-Pump starts every 2-1/2 minutes to check for water.Shuts off if water is not detected.