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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Frequently Asked Questions & Useful Resources => Topic started by: baldeagle on April 14, 2011, 07:15:21 pm

Title: Karcher or other transfer pump
Post by: baldeagle on April 14, 2011, 07:15:21 pm

For the last 6 years or so, I've carried my WFP water in square 25 litre drums, [white plastic type]

My bulk water is soon to be stored a bit further from the van than now - it's in two Wickes water butts, and I intend to have a single tank in the van - I only travel short distances from home, so I only need about 150 litres at a time.

I'm after a bit of advice about a submersible pump to stand in a butt and transfer water to the van.

Both the butt and the van are on the same level, about 30 metres apart; I've seen a Karcher Water Butt Pump advertised; has anybody had experience with one of these, or any other recommendations?

Title: Re: Karcher or other transfer pump
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on April 15, 2011, 08:45:16 pm

b+q were doing a submersible pump
£20.00 gud pump too ;D

Title: Re: Karcher or other transfer pump
Post by: rob noonan on August 10, 2011, 06:05:09 pm

I got to agree with gav on this one im using the b+q £20 pump its pumping at least 300 litres of water a day sometimes 650 at around 25 metres it does the job not had any problems with it.


baldeagle what diameter hose are u using/looking to use to transfer the water myself i got inch coming off the pump going down to 3/4 inch works a treat can fill 650 litres in about 25 mins

Title: Re: Karcher or other transfer pump
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on August 24, 2011, 11:27:07 am

I got one from wikes (own brand) for about £30

Pumps 400L in 8mins with inch & 1/4 hose