|
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned'
stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
"Jim W" wrote in message
news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
Druss wrote:
"Jim W" wrote in message news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan Glad to be of help.. I had just got their new catalogue and seeing those rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I would guess you just need to attach a long pipe to the base of the pump and mount it on something but not sure how well this will work.. Let us know if it does.. What I am keeping my eye out for is an old style 'stirrup' type pump or similar.. That said solar power is getting more feasible for gardens. Raintanks do a small pump for water nuts and suchlike I think.. Hmmm Might take a look. / Jim |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
"Jim W" wrote in message
news:1fuv8c0.1py33vi1xy0sjcN%00senetnospam@macunli mited.net... Druss wrote: "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan Glad to be of help.. I had just got their new catalogue and seeing those rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I would guess you just need to attach a long pipe to the base of the pump and mount it on something but not sure how well this will work.. Let us know if it does.. What I am keeping my eye out for is an old style 'stirrup' type pump or similar.. That said solar power is getting more feasible for gardens. Raintanks do a small pump for water nuts and suchlike I think.. Hmmm Might take a look. / Jim I paid the "local" swindon machinemart a visit the other day, and was told that these, "fully functional" pumps are meant as ornamental objects, which I thought was a bit much given their advert which specifically states they can pump up to XX metres. I think I might give up and embrace modern technology and go with a small submersible pump, it's just not as romantic though !!! Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
Druss wrote:
"Jim W" wrote in message news:1fuv8c0.1py33vi1xy0sjcN%00senetnospam@macunli mited.net... Druss wrote: "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan Glad to be of help.. I had just got their new catalogue and seeing those rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I would guess you just need to attach a long pipe to the base of the pump and mount it on something but not sure how well this will work.. Let us know if it does.. What I am keeping my eye out for is an old style 'stirrup' type pump or similar.. That said solar power is getting more feasible for gardens. Raintanks do a small pump for water nuts and suchlike I think.. Hmmm Might take a look. / Jim I paid the "local" swindon machinemart a visit the other day, and was told that these, "fully functional" pumps are meant as ornamental objects, which I thought was a bit much given their advert which specifically states they can pump up to XX metres. I think I might give up and embrace modern technology and go with a small submersible pump, it's just not as romantic though !!! Duncan Tssss! I'd agree with what you said.. I hope their woodburning stoves aren't like they're pumps.. I know someone who's thinking of buying one. Personally I'd be on to trading standards about this.. Its either fit for the use for which it was sold or it isn't. You can't have it one way in the cat. and another in the shop. If you still want a manual pump why not consult somewhere like the CAT? http://www.cat.org.uk/ That sort of thing is just up their street come to think of it. // Jim |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
In article 1fvoszr.1ktjf4imlq6bkN%00senetnospamtodayta@macun limited.net,
Jim W wrote: Tssss! I'd agree with what you said.. I hope their woodburning stoves aren't like they're pumps.. I know someone who's thinking of buying one. Personally I'd be on to trading standards about this.. Its either fit for the use for which it was sold or it isn't. You can't have it one way in the cat. and another in the shop. The criteria for 'fit for use' are pretty weak, but that does sound extreme. If you still want a manual pump why not consult somewhere like the CAT? http://www.cat.org.uk/ That sort of thing is just up their street come to think of it. I would recommend chasing along to a chandlers (of the small boat and yacht variety). A bilge pump should do the job. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
How about these
http://www.pump.co.uk/shopping/index.php?group=834 AndyP "Druss" wrote in message ... "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fuv8c0.1py33vi1xy0sjcN%00senetnospam@macunli mited.net... Druss wrote: "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan Glad to be of help.. I had just got their new catalogue and seeing those rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I would guess you just need to attach a long pipe to the base of the pump and mount it on something but not sure how well this will work.. Let us know if it does.. What I am keeping my eye out for is an old style 'stirrup' type pump or similar.. That said solar power is getting more feasible for gardens. Raintanks do a small pump for water nuts and suchlike I think.. Hmmm Might take a look. / Jim I paid the "local" swindon machinemart a visit the other day, and was told that these, "fully functional" pumps are meant as ornamental objects, which I thought was a bit much given their advert which specifically states they can pump up to XX metres. I think I might give up and embrace modern technology and go with a small submersible pump, it's just not as romantic though !!! Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
... In article 1fvoszr.1ktjf4imlq6bkN%00senetnospamtodayta@macun limited.net, Jim W wrote: Tssss! I'd agree with what you said.. I hope their woodburning stoves aren't like they're pumps.. I know someone who's thinking of buying one. Personally I'd be on to trading standards about this.. Its either fit for the use for which it was sold or it isn't. You can't have it one way in the cat. and another in the shop. The criteria for 'fit for use' are pretty weak, but that does sound extreme. If you still want a manual pump why not consult somewhere like the CAT? http://www.cat.org.uk/ That sort of thing is just up their street come to think of it. I would recommend chasing along to a chandlers (of the small boat and yacht variety). A bilge pump should do the job. Regards, Nick Maclaren. These look like a very practical solution but don't carry quite the charm of "ye olde worlde" cast iron style pump. Part of the objective was a practical and good looking solution. Though I am beginning to think that this is going to be either very expensive to buy or very painful to run. Cheers Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
"Dee" wrote in message ... How about these http://www.pump.co.uk/shopping/index.php?group=834 AndyP These do look like exactly the same makes that MachineMart were selling. However i'll enquire fingers crossed. Duncan "Druss" wrote in message ... "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fuv8c0.1py33vi1xy0sjcN%00senetnospam@macunli mited.net... Druss wrote: "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan Glad to be of help.. I had just got their new catalogue and seeing those rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I would guess you just need to attach a long pipe to the base of the pump and mount it on something but not sure how well this will work.. Let us know if it does.. What I am keeping my eye out for is an old style 'stirrup' type pump or similar.. That said solar power is getting more feasible for gardens. Raintanks do a small pump for water nuts and suchlike I think.. Hmmm Might take a look. / Jim I paid the "local" swindon machinemart a visit the other day, and was told that these, "fully functional" pumps are meant as ornamental objects, which I thought was a bit much given their advert which specifically states they can pump up to XX metres. I think I might give up and embrace modern technology and go with a small submersible pump, it's just not as romantic though !!! Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
... In article 1fvoszr.1ktjf4imlq6bkN%00senetnospamtodayta@macun limited.net, Jim W wrote: Tssss! I'd agree with what you said.. I hope their woodburning stoves aren't like they're pumps.. I know someone who's thinking of buying one. Personally I'd be on to trading standards about this.. Its either fit for the use for which it was sold or it isn't. You can't have it one way in the cat. and another in the shop. The criteria for 'fit for use' are pretty weak, but that does sound extreme. If you still want a manual pump why not consult somewhere like the CAT? http://www.cat.org.uk/ That sort of thing is just up their street come to think of it. I would recommend chasing along to a chandlers (of the small boat and yacht variety). A bilge pump should do the job. Regards, Nick Maclaren. These look like a very practical solution but don't carry quite the charm of "ye olde worlde" cast iron style pump. Part of the objective was a practical and good looking solution. Though I am beginning to think that this is going to be either very expensive to buy or very painful to run. Cheers Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
"Dee" wrote in message ... How about these http://www.pump.co.uk/shopping/index.php?group=834 AndyP These do look like exactly the same makes that MachineMart were selling. However i'll enquire fingers crossed. Duncan "Druss" wrote in message ... "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fuv8c0.1py33vi1xy0sjcN%00senetnospam@macunli mited.net... Druss wrote: "Jim W" wrote in message news:1fupbv1.wtu4r5x42wvN%00senetnospam@macunlimit ed.net... Somwhere on the thread on waterbutts someone asked about 'old fashioned' stirrup type or manual pumps. I just noticed that Machine Mart are selling a good range of repro 'town pump' style pumps from about 20 quid, that *might* be suitable.. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ If anyone knows of any other sources post here. // Jim I think that may have been me, and the site you recommend is top notch, many many thanks. I have my eye on one of the smaller models, £24 inc VAT and delivery, not bad, all I need to do now is work out how to fit/attach it to the waterbutts at the top of the garden. Then work up the energy to actually fit it !!! Cheers Duncan Glad to be of help.. I had just got their new catalogue and seeing those rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. I would guess you just need to attach a long pipe to the base of the pump and mount it on something but not sure how well this will work.. Let us know if it does.. What I am keeping my eye out for is an old style 'stirrup' type pump or similar.. That said solar power is getting more feasible for gardens. Raintanks do a small pump for water nuts and suchlike I think.. Hmmm Might take a look. / Jim I paid the "local" swindon machinemart a visit the other day, and was told that these, "fully functional" pumps are meant as ornamental objects, which I thought was a bit much given their advert which specifically states they can pump up to XX metres. I think I might give up and embrace modern technology and go with a small submersible pump, it's just not as romantic though !!! Duncan |
Water Butts, and manual pumps..
In message , Druss
writes "Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... In article 1fvoszr.1ktjf4imlq6bkN%00senetnospamtodayta@macun limited.net, Jim W wrote: I would recommend chasing along to a chandlers (of the small boat and yacht variety). A bilge pump should do the job. These look like a very practical solution but don't carry quite the charm of "ye olde worlde" cast iron style pump. Part of the objective was a practical and good looking solution. Though I am beginning to think that this is going to be either very expensive to buy or very painful to run. Depending on how much work the thing is expected to do you could use a small immersible pump intended really for solar fountains. I have been doing that successfully to pump water out of my rainwater reserve for a couple of years (the pump itself is about 3" x 1" and good for 7 L/minute). Surplus shops like Bull Electrical have them for around £20. Fiddle a switch into your pretty pump and you have a painless solution. I use mine with a timer and micro irrigation system. You also need a filter to stop mozzie larvae entering and clogging up the jets on the various drip outlets. Regards, -- Martin Brown |
| All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:43 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
GardenBanter