can this be used on a low pressure system? i intend to run this on an elevated rain barrel.
864943
Interesting question. I think you are asking whether the timer opens a pilot valve and then line pressure opens the main valve, or whether the timer opens the main valve. It is my impression that the timer opens the main valve and thus it would work with low pressure - but I may be wrong. I have actuated it when it was not connected to water and I heard it click. But that could have been a pilot. I stopped using mine since it stuck open one night, neighbor called me, and I had to drive to my cabin in the forest to turn it off. Easy way to find out - buy and send it back if you don't like.
864944
Yes you can use it on a low pressure system, mine runs with water from a 400 gallons water tank that is set two (2) feet above ground level.
864945
I don't know. I do have one of outlets tied into my drip system and it works ok.
864946
You control the pressure on the system by the size of the outlet of the barrel into the connection and by controlling the volume of the water contained at one time in the barrel. You will have to do the math to figure the necessary volume = water pressure. You can do this without the timers if you wanted to manipulate manually. Great idea. Will you use solar energy for the battery?
2019821
I use mine on a closed water system on a boat. I think it should work for you also.
213694
This uses a standard 1/4" male pipe thread and must have full pressure to work. This will not work on a regulated low pressure output.
1574374
It probably will work on the lower pressure I have a 3000 pounds per square inch one it works really great I would guess 2700 as low as you want to go
1740443
The depth of the barrel would be too much for this pump and even if you supported it, so there would be just an inch or two water over it, I don't think it would create a big enough effect for the barrel.
2034197
I would not recommend this for that use. Even if not a high pressure system, the integrity would not be what is required for a fuel system.
1624029
Not unless you have a way to catch the rain and funnel it into the barrel. The top opening is not large enough to catch/funnel rain into the barrel on its own.
1624030
Yes you can, but you would have to move the barrel according to how hard the rain was coming down. I have 3 of these rain barrels all at the corners of my home with down spouts, but in front of my house I don't have gutters and I just use a large storage tub to catch the water - although the barrels are much more attractive and functional because of the house and spout. I live in Las Vegas, and these barrels were one of the best purchases I have made to help conserve water in a very dry region. Good luck, and keep up the conservation.
874279
Should be fine, we run it for half hour straight without any issue. Pressure just like home. Works great!
318159
I use it on a ventilated barrel and it works fine. it would probably work on a sealed barrel too.
737154
You might be able to. It's pretty tough. It is only rated from -10 to 180 degrees, so if it's really close to the muffler, it might be too hot for it for any extended amount of time. It is rated for shielding, so it should be ok. However, I don't think it's made for any type of pressure system (i.e. a pressurized pressure washer hose), but if you're trying to avoid buying a new hose, it might be an okay temporary fix if you put on several layers.
2154752
Some rain water will still go to the downspout but most will go to your rain barrel. I have my system set up so that when the rain barrel is full there is an overflow coming from the rain barrel with flexible plastic tubing that diverts the water where I want it to go so the amount of water from the downspout is minimized (one downspout is close to my house and I can not extend it very easily).
2146255
Weather exposure does not seem to be a problem. But if you're considering purchase realize this unit does not produce anything against any kind of head pressure over 12" or so despite it's claims. Wish I had purchased a bigger unit.
919022
I had a 55 gallon barrel elevated about 4 feet above the timer.. It seemed to work,,the water got out to all the plants..I even dropped it in a water bucket,, it dried out and still worked..
909645
I can't answer this because I haven't ever had it connected to that high of pressure. I don't see why it wouldn't, but I truly don't know for sure. Sorry
695643
This is not a high pressure pump. I run 3 impact sprinklers off of each of my two Wayne 100 pumps. Their performance changes if I run them very far uphill . This is a good pump to move a lot of water , (volume) but not at high pressure. You can find out more info at the Wayne website. They rate it up to 70 psi at less than 10 feet of head. you will want to get familiar with the "head" rating for pumps to help you select a pump for your needs.
1428788
It should work very well as i used it on my 2700 PSI system and was very pleased with results. Regards