Can I use the Shurflo RV Water Pump 3.5 gpm to pump water from my rain barrel to my garden that is 100 feet from my gutter system?
2019821
I use mine on a closed water system on a boat. I think it should work for you also.
1138070
Yes it can be run on 120. I believe the connections are 2". I had to reduce mine down to 1 1/2" because of my existing connections. It seems to be a great pump. Sprinklers worked better than ever and it was a great value.
1952655
no not really. You cannot water anything higher than the pump level and the max height above the water barrel is 3 meters. The pump is extremely small, more of a toy pump if you ask me :).
1052326
You would be better served with the Wayne PLS100 irrigation pump. About the same price and for the most part has good reviews. This pump is also listed on Amazon. I agree with Mary Ellen Owensby's comment about the pump probably being too powerful for lawn sprinkling
119800
I have only used this system connected to a hose bib. That being said, a pump could be used, but would need to have a capable of about 30 to 40 psi and maybe 1 to 3 gallons per minute. And, even then you may want to have a valve in line to throttle it back the gpm even more.
21778
I do not believe this is for your application. This is an above ground pump.
1064255
My rain barrel is about 3 ft from the downspout. I have a length of gutter running at a small downward angle from the end of the downspout to the barrel and this slows the water down and minimizes splatter.
290319
I do not believe this pump will build enough working pressure to force a significant amount of water through a soaker hose.
542130
Minimum is 25psi maximum is 100psi. Should work fine w/ two sprinklers. As long as you have a standard 3/4' fitting on hour hose should work fine. I use mine with a splitter.
827269
I run 100 ft segments off a 1/2 inch line. Its gravity fed at about 10 psi, and works very well. I don't have exact figures, but my emitters at that pressure put out roughly .5 gph
1005536
Absolutely - it is a great pump. We use it hooked up to our water tank, and the longest distance to which the pump provides water is probably over 100 feet. Something to remember is - never run this pump dry; it will burn even after seconds of running dry. Whenever we close the water line to change the water filter - we always unplug the pump first.
1552006
could not say for sure. I am sure the 100 feet is not a problem. If it is in a pvc pipe or garden hose. the pump is good for 50psi which should be adaquate, Not sure about the volume being reduced though
1157591
Not sure GPM but it should be fine to run water through a garden hose with no issues.
793829
Not a use I would recommend for this pump. For watering a garden through a hose, and assuming the garden is more than 10-15 feet away from the rain barrel, you need a pump with greater capacity. Reminder, this is a battery operated pump for occasional use and for light duty.
374575
More depends on the vertical distance than the horizontal distance. I doubt 100 ft would be a problem if the hose were full of water to begin with. There would be some interior friction, but negligible. Again, my assumption. These pumps do not pump out fire house streams or with great pressure. If you look at the gallons per minute, you'll have a fair idea.
1280999
We are using it the pump as a pressure pump. I'm not sure of the GPM but it is a very powerful pump. It's the best deal on the market. Buy the pump you won't be disappointed. We are pumping the water over 100' to the church and have really good pressure without any lags in water.
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