Moderator David@stives

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Transfer pump
« on: January 08, 2006, 07:09:39 pm »
Is there any transfer pumps on the market which are as fast if not faster than a mains water supply

H h20

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2006, 07:33:08 pm »
Is there any transfer pumps on the market which are as fast if not faster than a mains water supply
Dave whats it for,explain a little and i`ll do some searching,Gaz  ;)

H h20

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2006, 07:38:08 pm »

Moderator David@stives

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2006, 07:38:43 pm »
Well i am di only at the moment and it takes 1+1/2 hours to fill my van at night ,we are on realy bad mains pressue.

So i was thinking of getting a ro so it can be doing its business while i am at work then pump from the holding tank to the van ,hopefully quicker than my outside tap

Dave

Moderator David@stives

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2006, 07:40:45 pm »
Gaz

probably as long as it has got a faster flow rate than my tap

H h20

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2006, 07:44:45 pm »
I recon anybooster pump will be better than main tap pressure
heres another
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/water-pump_W0QQitemZ7736138199QQcategoryZ93636QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Gaz

neil100

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2006, 08:06:48 pm »
I have a 1000ltr ibc tank in the garage Dave. Where I store my RO water.
I have a submersiable pump that lives in the IBC tank. I bought it brand new deleiverd on Ebay for £20.00. Their for sale every day on Ebay.

I connected a 20 mtr 1" hose to the pump. and I can fill my 800ltr tank in the van in 11mins. If you were to buy a 1 1/2" hose it will fill even quicker.

Tank cost me £30.00, used once. £20.00 pump, Hose £25.00.

Go for it Dave.

Nel.

pur

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2006, 08:10:50 pm »
Why not try silverline 400w submersible pump £16.80 +VAT 150 liters per min 6 meter head

Or 500w sub pump£19.32 +VAT 200 liters min with same head
Dydd da pawb.

kingfisher

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2006, 08:48:51 pm »
The speed at which it fills your tanks also depends alot on how close to the pump you can get
My holding tanks are around 30mts away and on a slight hill about a 12ft climb

 allthough the pumps are capable of pumping 15000lts per hour its still takin over an hour to fill 400lts.

Thats two pumps with two normal garden hose, I think it might work faster with larger bore hose I might give this a try!

thewindowcleaner1

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2006, 09:19:56 pm »
Hi
I use a "screw fix " sump pump about £35 from holding to van about 20 mtrs moves 500 ltrs in about 5 minutes. used this system for about 2 years now connect pump to 1" hose (type used for garden ponds) works a treat...

Alan
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mark6765

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2006, 11:15:31 pm »
same for me. pond pump. inline . tidy and made for the job. they do what they say on the box.. i do hav a cheap sump pump for a spare tho. a spare is important. a days work cost more than a pump.

Ian_Giles

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2006, 01:19:42 pm »
I've a submersible pump in my static IBC tank, fills up my 650l tank in roughly 10 mins.
Has to pump the water 45m through a 1 inch hose, its a 125l per min pump.

Gardinerpoles do them for a very respectable price....a bloody sight cheaper than the place I got mine from too >:( >:(
I won't name the company, but they are a major player in WFP and I feel really ripped off over it >:( >:(

The identical pump as Gardinerpoles sell (to look at anyway) and twice the price.

Ian
Ian. ISM CLEANING SERVICES

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2006, 03:25:55 pm »
got submersible pump from clarkes cost£45.00 and lives in my 1000ltr tank in the garage and fills my 650ltr tank in the van in about 10 mins from empty.
got a petrol pump gun on end of hose, 10metres of hose and pressure cut out. nice tidy and convenient

JM123

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2006, 03:31:18 pm »
does anyone know if most of the transfer pumps have a pressure switch??  Interested in getting one and putting a fuel gun on the end of it like you have done Mr Genesis-Windows sir
Live life in the fast lane.......if you break down you'll freewheel further

Ballymena N.I

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2006, 03:56:13 pm »
cant remember the name of the company i got the gun from but most pump supply specialists should be able to help.
costs about a tenner.
got any probs sourcing one drop me a line and ill drive past the place and see what i can do
Russell
genesis_window_specialist@yahoo.co.uk

H h20

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2006, 04:00:23 pm »
I don`t think Dave is actually looking for a transfer pump,i think he`s looking for a mains pressure booster pump,am i right Dave?,Gaz

s.hughes

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2006, 04:56:27 pm »
I think that Dave is after a booster pump. My water pressure is very low and I also need a booster pump. Does anyone know where to pick 1 up cheap?

Steve

Moderator David@stives

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #17 on: January 09, 2006, 05:07:36 pm »
Transfer

As i will get an ibc filling up in the day and pump to car in evening .

Got to be faster than my 1+1/2 hours to fill 650litre from the tap

s.hughes

Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2006, 05:11:23 pm »
The pressure from my tap is just under 50psi. You could imagine how long it take takes to fill a 25l container. So like I said, I need a booster pump of some type. If anyone could help. Please

Steve

neil100

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Re: Transfer pump
« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2006, 07:49:12 pm »
If anyone knows where I can get a switch off valve, stroke petrol gun for a 1" hose i would be most gratefull. cant find one anywhere.

Nel.