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13th Jul 2008, 08:53 PM #1Senior Member
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Domestic Mobile H2O Transfer Unit
Hi
Some of you may have already seen this thread on the Renovation (sister) site already. However given that not everyone using (reading & posting) this metalwork section frequents that site I thought I would post it here to. Especially given that most of the build will use metal. So if after reading my statement below you feel that you have something positive to add then it would be much appreciated.
Btw, this is the link to the thread in question.
http://www.renovateforum.com/showthread.php?t=73432
Cheers
MH
Hi,
I am contemplating on making up my own mobile H2O Transfer Unit. As you will see from the image below that there are units out there that do this sort of thing. However, I will want one that will transfer with a large force i.e. washing a car, so it needs to be at least the same at domestic water pressure or preferably greater.
One item I just saw on EBay was a Kerrimuir electric pump with a cover but this may not be required if I put the unit in a sealed are on my machine. Then what about if there is no electrical supply? Well given that I only intend to use it for domestic use that shouldn’t be a problem but then you could use a petrol operated one. Or when that becomes $8 a litre we could use solar panels but then I think that is a long way off yet – well I am hoping so.
Has anyone done something along these lines? If so, would there be anything you would change given the benefit of hindsight? Would it make any difference having the pump above the supply of water or vice versa?
I would appreciate your thoughts or suggestions in how I should tackle this.
Regards
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13th Jul 2008, 11:40 PM #2
MH, couple of questions...
Are you planning to cart the water as well, or just the pump on its own?
Are you wanting to tow it, or just move it round the yard?
How far do you need to move it?
Just for interest, I have three 5000lt water tanks on my 1/4 acre property. I have an automatic pump that retails for under $400.00 that gives me mains pressure. And I also have a Gerni. There's not alot I can't water, wash, or clean.
The thing to check with most water pumps is whether they need priming. Our CFA trucks can move a shipload of water, but don't like pumping air.Too many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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15th Jul 2008, 01:27 PM #3Senior Member
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