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Water pump question
I have a small allotment where the only source of water is the adjacent
river. Nearest tap water supply is about ¼ mile away. I have a couple of 45-gallon (205-litre) drums which I can fill from the river and then fill watering cans from these. I have seen solar powered pumps for use in ponds and I was wondering if there was a suitable product on the market that might fit my requirements. It doesn't have to be that powerful as it can fill up gradually while I am working. It does however need to raise the water from the river by about 6-10 feet (head of water) depending on the level of the water in the river. Alternatively a battery powered pump could be used with one of those trickle-charge solar panels usually used for car batteries. Failing this (easier and cheaper) a hand powered pump? It does need to be able to manage to lift the water up high enough so perhaps one with a non-return valve? I tried a barrel pump but it couldn't manage more than about 4 feet! TIA -- -=# Amos E Wolfe #=- P.S. for the curious the location is he http://maps.google.co.uk/?t=h&om=1&l...01801,0.004345 to the left of the railway bridge (long grey straight bit) where the river (dark bendy bit) meanders round |
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