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Sustainusfarm
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2012 01:14pm
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Looking to set up a shower outdoors ... I will be using
Black barrel to collect rainwater ... I have electric right at the shower. What type of pump should I use that is triggered by turning on the tap..
I would guess this pump to be plugged in at all times, except winter
and when I'm not there. Help!!??
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wakeslayer
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2012 04:53pm
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You can just use a small RV pump. Shurflo is what I have used prior to digging my well. They are $75-$110. They automatically turn on when it senses flow required. DC is cheaper, I believe.
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Rob_O
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2012 06:17pm
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This is one I was looking at but I decided to go with something like this instead. The fire department is at least 30 minutes away and I'd like some sort of fire control on site
YMMV, of course
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Sustainusfarm
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2012 06:02pm
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Rob_o...I think those may drain my 55 gallon drum in like 3 seconds flat..LOL 
Wakeslayer thanks I will check those out...
I think I will try to design something I can drain for winter and store indoors...kind of a self contained unit?! anyone done this?
Thanks for the replies!!
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Rob_O
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2012 07:31pm
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Quoting: Sustainusfarm Rob_o...I think those may drain my 55 gallon drum in like 3 seconds flat..LOL
The first pump is the Shurflo wakeslayer was referring to.
I bought the second one today. It'll only pump as much water as I let out of the tap, I hope that's quite a bit if I ever *need* to run it wide open
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Sustainusfarm
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2012 08:54pm
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I see..that is your fire protedtion back up...something to think about for sure...I will post what I come up with...I think I really want something self contained that I can drain and move indoors for the winter. I really only get dirty and sweaty in the summer anyways! LOL 
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Rob_O
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2012 09:24pm
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I'll have to drain my tank and bring the pump home when it gets below freezing, so I'm planning accordingly
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Sustainusfarm
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2012 05:42pm
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I thought about your idea of the fire protection....I found a pump and pressure tank setup all contained on craigslist, its practically brand new....I will be getting bigger tanks and setting that up...I think I could just drain the tank down to half full and take the pump and pressure tank home with me?? Here is a pic of it....
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