Maz91 305 #1 Posted 4 hours ago Hey gang. I’m hoping someone will know the answer to this question. I managed to score the perfect 500 gallon tank for collecting rainwater off of my garage’s metal roof for garden watering. I have an open shed area where the tank and pump will live but I’m not sure what type of pump would be best for this application. I’d like to set up irrigation eventually but for now I’m looking to just use a basic garden hose and sprayer. Obviously when I stop spraying the pump either needs to either be ok to run against a closed valve or automatically shut off when the hose becomes pressurized. Auto on/off seems like it may be a bad idea if I start and stop spraying a lot though. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 2,374 #2 Posted 3 hours ago You probably want something like this ECO-WORTHY 110V AC Fresh Transfer Diaphragm Water Pump On Demand 5.5GPM 70PSI High Pressure Water Booster Pump 110 Volt with Pressure Switch for Irrigation Garden Hose Sprinkler Home RV 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,881 #3 Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Maz91 said: Hey gang. I’m hoping someone will know the answer to this question. I managed to score the perfect 500 gallon tank for collecting rainwater off of my garage’s metal roof for garden watering. I have an open shed area where the tank and pump will live but I’m not sure what type of pump would be best for this application. I’d like to set up irrigation eventually but for now I’m looking to just use a basic garden hose and sprayer. Obviously when I stop spraying the pump either needs to either be ok to run against a closed valve or automatically shut off when the hose becomes pressurized. Auto on/off seems like it may be a bad idea if I start and stop spraying a lot though. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks! I have a used radon water system unit you can have, Pump (7 GPM) is controlled by water pressure just like your house. Turn on water as in pull the hose trigger and it will pump, shut off water as in let go of the trigger and it wiil build pressure and stop automatically. It'll work just like the water pressure in your house does. You're not too far from me in Leicester MA You can also use a 12v wash down water pump for boat applications. Pull the hose trigger and it will pump. Let off the the trigger and it will stop. Just not near as much volume of water pumped compared to the 110 v water pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
