Chuck B
sea-bee
Wish to use lake water for irrigation (just lawn sprinklers attached to garden hose, no in-ground sprinklers, AND a power washer), instead of running my well pump at an up north (Michigan) cottage.
I purchased a pvc well point, which am told is great for drawing water in to with all the tiny slits. It was suggested by lake veterans to do this, and to slide it thru two cinder blocks to keep it off the sandy lake bottom.
I need to know what kind of pump to purchase. Understand that it should have a "pressure switch" so that when I turn off the sprinklers or the power washer, I will not be burning up the pump. Others have suggested that a "pressure tank" be added as well and tee'd off the pump, others say not necessary.
The outlet on the pvc well point drawing water out of the lake is a typical garden hose fitting. Have been also advised that you would need a much larger fitting and hose - larger than a garden hose between the well point and the pump.
Could use some advice here guys. A lot of conflicting information abounds!
Also, is it wise to situate the pump as close to the lake as possible, then run the garden hoses? Any brands, model numbers suggested?
Don't want to over or under buy, and do this the easiest but effective way possible.
Thanks.
I purchased a pvc well point, which am told is great for drawing water in to with all the tiny slits. It was suggested by lake veterans to do this, and to slide it thru two cinder blocks to keep it off the sandy lake bottom.
I need to know what kind of pump to purchase. Understand that it should have a "pressure switch" so that when I turn off the sprinklers or the power washer, I will not be burning up the pump. Others have suggested that a "pressure tank" be added as well and tee'd off the pump, others say not necessary.
The outlet on the pvc well point drawing water out of the lake is a typical garden hose fitting. Have been also advised that you would need a much larger fitting and hose - larger than a garden hose between the well point and the pump.
Could use some advice here guys. A lot of conflicting information abounds!
Also, is it wise to situate the pump as close to the lake as possible, then run the garden hoses? Any brands, model numbers suggested?
Don't want to over or under buy, and do this the easiest but effective way possible.
Thanks.