can this pump be used to transfer water from a rain barrel to water raised beds slow rate
482225
Perhaps if you hooked it up to a soaker hose and ran the pump off a timer. Otherwise it moves a lot of water rather quickly. I run mine on a timer that operates the pump every hour for 2 to 4 minutes.
482226
I think so. The impellers on this pump are rubber and do an adequate job of pumping the water under a small load. I would think a 4' hose on both sides of the pump would be the extent of it's abilities to move water without putting undue strain on the impellers. In other words, 6-8 ft. would be the maximum lift I would place on the system (4' from rain barrel to pump + 4' from pump to raised bed). If your rain barrel has a faucet tap at the bottom you might increase this a bit as the head pressure from the water in the barrel would aid the pump in it's action.
482227
I don't see why not. If you throttle down the flow rate with a valve it doesn't seem like it would hurt anything. I would put the valve on the output side.
840465
It did not work for my in ground. It would not prime when above the water level. If your pump sits below water level it may work for you.
1809718
you can probably have as much flow rate as you want. i just have to get it to connect with them pump
1256345
This pump works good for me. I pump water from a 55 gallon barrel about 8 feet to a shower.I'm not sure it will "lift" water from 15 feet or not?Look at a bigger pump. It's your call.
978514
No; this unit is used with a rain bird irrigation system; however there I do believe there are other items available on the market for your intended need.
1363501
It should. I use it to transfer water from one holding tank to another. Works well for me. However I don't know what your application is.
21778
I do not believe this is for your application. This is an above ground pump.
1952654
I believe not. The pump must get its water from a water barrel or similar non-pressured water supply. Hooking to a hose would not work.
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.
196168
Yes, I think this would work for your application. This not a float activated pump and requires at least 1/2" water to run. It's best if you have a way to turn on and off as once plugged in it will check for high water level every few minutes, if water is high it pumps until lower than 1/2" at pump.
917518
This pump is meant to draw water from a source (ie pond, containment etc)....I would look at purchasing a sprinkler boooster pump for your purpose.
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.
1552007
Hi Cynthia, this pump would do it, but there are better units available for your purpose. It has adequate pressure, but relatively low volume, which I estimate would be down to around 1.5 gallons per minute with your particular application. You really need to look for specifications of around 7 - 8 gpm and 60 - 70 PsiChrrs Chris
2196433
No, the lift to your waterfall will slow this pump down. It will not be too large for your pond or waterfall.
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.
1615099
Probably not as you must hold the "on button" on the pump down for 3 seconds before the pump comes on. Otherwise, the pump is great and I use it to water my garden from three rain barrels I have. Glad to answer any other questions you might have.
1717775
It depends on what you want it to do. All pumps not only have gallons per minute rating but a lift rating. If you want it to supply a waterfall or move water to a height above pond level you need to check the rating. Otherwise it is a reliable pump and I have had one supplying a bird bath from a below ground container and it moves a lot of water and I must use a diverter to cut the flow. I have a waterfall close by and it would not move enough water three feet high so I use a bigger pump for this feature.