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Cottonwood Heights

Wondering size of pump one would seek for 700 square feet garden through drip tape???

10/24/2020 11:48:35 PM

Merrimack NH

I have a 1/3 hp pump and pushes water through 4000sf of drip tape, so you could probably go even smaller than that.

10/25/2020 8:19:13 AM

Dillonvale, Ohio

Yes, a 1/3 hp or less will work. But there are other things to consider when using a sump pump. It takes a long time to pump enough water, do you have that time. Is the source going to drain when the pump is off? I had these struggles, finally saved the money to get a shallow well pump, by far the best investment I've made to grow giants.

10/25/2020 10:08:39 AM

Centennial Colorado

I use 750 gallon per hour pond pump for 1200 square feet dialed back to 2.5 gallons per minute.

10/25/2020 10:27:43 AM

Merrimack NH

I should clarify , I use a 1/3 hp fountain / pond pump also, not a sump pump. Mine has an automatic shut off so if , for example, your mixing fertilizer in a barrel and running it through the drip system, it will automatically shut off when the barrel is empty.

10/25/2020 10:54:30 AM

Cottonwood Heights

Thank you for the replies. Ponod pump. Is it all the same or are any better than others? What brand etc?

10/25/2020 12:25:48 PM

Cottonwood Heights

I found a Stark 1.0HP shallow well pump.
Specifications:
Color: Blue
Power: 1HP
Voltage: 115
Max Flow Rate: 925 GPH
Max Lift: 125ft
Max Suction: 26ft
Max Pressure: 21.75 - 43.5PSI
Hose Fitting: 1"
Overall Dimension: 17"(L) x 10-3/4"(W) x 19"(H)
garden pump, water pump, booster water pump, shallow pump, booster pump

10/25/2020 12:43:20 PM

Cottonwood Heights

XtremepowerUS 1.0HP Shallow Well Pump Tank Booster System Pressurized Farm Irrigation Garden Water Pump 925GPH
New, in box!
MSRP $399
This pressurized water booster pump is perfect for transferring water from wells or water reservoirs up moderate slopes and to upper stories of buildings. This water pressure booster pump gives homes up to 5 times more pressure in their water pipes for better showers, cleaning and irrigation. 1.0 horsepower motor pumps 925 gallons per hour and has a max lift of 125 feet. This pump is perfect for draining, adding water pressure to houses and farm irrigation.
Features:
*Shallow well jet pump is designed to supply fresh well water to residential homes, farms, cabins as well as agricultural structures and many others
*Jet water pump can pump water from a shallow or medium slope to a high place and is suitable for constructing a lawn sprinkler system
*Built-in thermal overload protection, so that the pump automatically stops when the card machine is overloaded to prevent burning
*The automatic booster system and high-precision pressure gauge allow you to clearly see the pressure value and easily control the water pressure
*Shallow well jet pump is suitable for high floor domestic water, faucet and shower pressurization, groundwater and well water extraction, farmland irrigation and water supply, and water tower pressurization
*Equipped with an automatic booster system and pressure gauge for easier and safer operation
*Painted body resists corrosion as there are no exposed metal parts
*Designed and manufactured in line with the valid CE safety requirements

10/25/2020 12:44:27 PM

Cottonwood Heights

Brand new in box. Would this be ideal?

10/25/2020 12:44:56 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

This is the one I bought, I also bought a pressure tank on facebook marketplace.

Acquaer    1 HP 115/230-Volt Cast Iron Shallow Well Jet Pump
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Acquaer-1-HP-115-230-Volt-Cast-Iron-Shallow-Well-Jet-Pump-SJC100-1/313683169

10/25/2020 8:07:24 PM

Syracuse, NY

seems like you might be (*nicely-meant*) overdoing the pump capability, as in does a drip tape take 40 PSI @ 1200 gallons per hour? you might be able to reduce the setting on the pressure switch, but, that might void the warranty, yada yada yada, and read the customer reviews - one guy said he tried it as a sprinkler pump and it kept overheating and shutting down so he had to get a different one - just a few thoughts; i do overhead whizzer sprinklers only, so, this pump'd be right up my alley! good luck anyway, and the next thing'd be to go to the nearest local 'used' category of Google locally and see what's available; 50-60 PSI and my $50 Daytonator runs great for two whizzers at once---eg

10/26/2020 2:42:16 AM

Syracuse, NY

i hate my re-reads, lol---
anyway, all opinions are good ones if they help, right?
good luck! eg

10/26/2020 2:46:55 AM

Central Illinois

you need to take into account how far you are pumping and if its up hill

10/26/2020 6:05:33 AM

Dillonvale, Ohio

The pressure tank stores the water under pressure so the pump doesn't run the whole time I'm watering. Drip tape also requires a pressure regulator, the kits I bought come with them. I also run overhead whizzer type sprinklers, so have the available pressure is nice.

10/26/2020 9:52:34 PM

Syracuse, NY

okay, cool, and good to know;
combination watering!
---eg

10/27/2020 1:44:47 PM