I purchased 75' of the weighted hose from Ted when I purchased the Economy One system. That should give me enough to come up the bank and underground 30'. I have decide to set the pump in the garage and run the silverline 1/2 hose that I picked up from Lowes to the weighted hose. I am still going to run the electric line, along with the hose. I wasnt considering anything as heavy as #6 gauge, but you are right in never knowing what you may end up doing at the pond. #6 or a little smaller may be just what I will do. Thanks