Guerilla water pumps

I'm needing two pumps, one for a short distance, about a football field, and another for a longer distance, probably 3 football fields. It's going to run on a car battery. I'm not looking to get pressure, just a good gallon a minute flow from the hose. Both water sources are slightly elevated from the plots.

Need to know what types of pumps will work, how much they cost and where I can find them.
 

stumps

Well-Known Member
the only 12v pumps I can find are rv pumps. not alot of water. you might be able to figure out some type of siphon if your going down hill.
 

Dysprositos

Member
You could possibly dig a small reservoir and line with heavy-duty plastic to hold water near your grow. If your water source is higher than where you need to water it is possible to siphon it. Although a football field length is an awfully long way. I have heard of a genius pump set up that uses a hand drill. Drill powered pump that uses a rechargeable battery. Attach pump to end of drill. Remove cord and make battery powered.
 

stumps

Well-Known Member
Those are a great idea. Thanks. As far as a siphon goes. 5 feet or 5000 feet it's all the same so long as it's down hill. I think the longer the run. the better the pull.
 
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