Pumping water

Thanks, but will they pump over that distance and height without having to buy something that will break the bank or be suitable for the QE2

Yes, easily.
They come in a range from 550 gallons per hour (gph) to well over 2500gph for less than $175. This rating is calculated over a lift height of normally 2m. If they need to lift higher then this figure will come down (obviously) but they do produce a fair squirt of water so just find your flow rate then go to a chandelery and talk to the guys in there (just avoid places like BCF, they know absolutely nothing about thier products, a smaller store is often the go but you pay a premium for the service and knowledge).

Most have a clip on protector to stop crap getting into the impellor housing and are incredibly reliable. Have two 550 gph 12v pumps in my fish tanks that have continually run for almost four years without a problem, would get the brand for you but they are buried right in the bottom of it and coral dont like being moved.

When you make the connections for your power supply, be sure to make them waterproof (either vulcanising them or find a waterproof connection holder) as though the pumps are completely sealed on the outside, water can still force its way through the gaps between wire strands and plastic sheath of the cable into the pump.

Have fun :)

crikey that's cheap for that sort of performace, thanks.

Hi

Second that place, buy a lot from there. Have a look for non return valves, the one I use is the little one that fits in the hose, the advantage to it is if the pull is a bit higher you can prime the pump from a bucket then walk down to the river. They also have non return valves with filter ( bilge area ). I have a large pond filter on the end of mine and it works a treat.

Have fun

Craig

Hi

Forgot these pumps hate grit so you need a good filter near the pump have a look at the one on this unit Site Link if you got one of these pumps you could wash your rig at the same time, I have this one and use it for lots of things as well as the shower, kids reckon it hurts them.

Have fun

Craig

G'day hoyks

I totally agree. 2 plastic buckets, a,funnel, a willing wife who needs a shower, a can of VB & a can of Beam, and a spare 15 minutes can deliver all the water you need for a couple of days.
The Kiss principle works for us.
Also if the water is a bit cloudy leave it in the buckets for a couple of hours whilst the silt settles so that you can qualify for a can of beer in similar timing.

Lindsay & the magnificent Polar Bear

Grungle,

I like the sound of the Y Valves. I must admit that I had not concidered that possibility.

Thanks, I will look into that idea.

Regards,

Cruiser

Thanks, will call into a BCF today and have a look.

Cruiser