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BACKCOUNTRY · 05-13-2008, 07:02 AM

They work pretty good for small projects, but you can discharge a cordless driver fairly quick.

Mine can push water uphill pretty good, 40-50 feet in elevation seems pretty do-able.

smokeymacpot · 05-13-2008, 07:28 AM

on a similar kind of thing, is there anyway to get my plants 12/12 outdoors, by some kind of automatic cover thing i could make?

BACKCOUNTRY · 05-13-2008, 07:41 AM

Follow this link to the greenhouse forums, quite a few threads on the subject there-

https://www.icmag.com/ic/forumdisplay.php?f=65579

guest3589 · 05-13-2008, 08:45 AM

BC, what kind of drill and pump adapter are you using? 40' is impressive and sounds like it will work for my planned application.

BACKCOUNTRY · 05-13-2008, 10:07 AM

I'm using a common Dewalt cordless driver, and a generic Drill pump that I picked up from Napa auto parts, but you can find them and many tool stores, they are often used by plumbers and pool maintenece people for draining tubs and such.

I wouldn't rely on them for moving alot of water, maybe 5-30 gallons at a time maybe, but I've never really tested them for moving volume.
I imagine I'd drain both my batteries pretty quick, and possibly put my driver at risk of overheating and damaging the motor if used often.

My drill pump was $10, but the cordless driver was nearly $200. For $100-150 you could buy a small 12volt pump and a 12volt battery, and get better preformance, although it would be bulkier, especially the battery.

Phish Dude · 05-13-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Celsius

Organic "teas" would be a bad idea, seeing as they would go anaerobic quickly. We only let our teas go for 48-72 hours, MAX before we dump em.

okay this is off topic but do all teas go bad that quickly? i've had a fish emulsion tea out in the back for a month now is it bad?

guest3589 · 05-17-2008, 09:06 AM

Thats some good information BC. It sounds like the drill/pump combo is best for priming lines rather than filling an empty reservoir, perfect for my application.

jackel · 05-17-2008, 11:55 AM

i posted a pic of my guerilla rez manifold in the gas powered pumps section.
this is a 4-50gal drum res that is filled with a pvc manifold connected to a gas powered pump, and at the bottom is another manifold system connecting all 4 barrels into 1 outlet (to mainline).
i didnt get a pic of the outlets, but it is 1/2inch flood n drain fittings. holesaw a hole near bottom thats the right size for the fittings. one on outside one on inside, screws together sealing it.
i found if running 1inch poly line from ur pump, 3/4inch pvc is just able to slip inside the 1inch line. one clamp and ur good to go. the pvc fills the drums equally. with my pump they all fill in about 5 mins.
heres a pic of my design. its easy to build. few elbows, a few T's, a stick or 2 of pvc and some pvc glue. done within 30 mins.

sunnydog · 05-26-2008, 07:52 AM

Got our water harvesters set up for almost 2 months now,....just no rain!
over 600gal capy, MAYBE 375 gal. caught so far.
Hoping for more rain!!!
Best wishes to all,
SD

Tirs · 05-26-2008, 06:11 PM

This is going to be my first year using irrigation, mine is much simpler than the automated methods discussed here. I have a 12v pump designed to operate in turbid waters and powersport battery to run it. I have 500' of 1/2" line that I left behind and I plan on carrying in the battery and pump once a week to hand water plants from a stream. Maybe not the greatest system but this should save me a few hours every week.

05-13-2008, 07:02 AM	#31
BACKCOUNTRY Mourning the loss of my dog...... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South-west Oregon Posts: 2,780	They work pretty good for small projects, but you can discharge a cordless driver fairly quick. Mine can push water uphill pretty good, 40-50 feet in elevation seems pretty do-able. __________________ Outdoor finishing times, Photoperiod, Latitude, and how it all works! My 2005 Outdoor season 2006 Outdoor season My 2007 grow thread My 2008 outdoor thread Do you have enough sunshine? Is your outdoor soil texture right?Is your outdoor soils PH correct? Earth holes: A experiment in Guerrilla irrigation My 2009 grow thread with a test of my new irrigation system
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05-13-2008, 07:41 AM	#33
BACKCOUNTRY Mourning the loss of my dog...... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South-west Oregon Posts: 2,780	Follow this link to the greenhouse forums, quite a few threads on the subject there- https://www.icmag.com/ic/forumdisplay.php?f=65579 __________________ Outdoor finishing times, Photoperiod, Latitude, and how it all works! My 2005 Outdoor season 2006 Outdoor season My 2007 grow thread My 2008 outdoor thread Do you have enough sunshine? Is your outdoor soil texture right?Is your outdoor soils PH correct? Earth holes: A experiment in Guerrilla irrigation My 2009 grow thread with a test of my new irrigation system
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05-13-2008, 10:07 AM	#35
BACKCOUNTRY Mourning the loss of my dog...... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South-west Oregon Posts: 2,780	I'm using a common Dewalt cordless driver, and a generic Drill pump that I picked up from Napa auto parts, but you can find them and many tool stores, they are often used by plumbers and pool maintenece people for draining tubs and such. I wouldn't rely on them for moving alot of water, maybe 5-30 gallons at a time maybe, but I've never really tested them for moving volume. I imagine I'd drain both my batteries pretty quick, and possibly put my driver at risk of overheating and damaging the motor if used often. My drill pump was $10, but the cordless driver was nearly $200. For $100-150 you could buy a small 12volt pump and a 12volt battery, and get better preformance, although it would be bulkier, especially the battery. __________________ Outdoor finishing times, Photoperiod, Latitude, and how it all works! My 2005 Outdoor season 2006 Outdoor season My 2007 grow thread My 2008 outdoor thread Do you have enough sunshine? Is your outdoor soil texture right?Is your outdoor soils PH correct? Earth holes: A experiment in Guerrilla irrigation My 2009 grow thread with a test of my new irrigation system
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05-17-2008, 11:55 AM	#38
jackel Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 488	i posted a pic of my guerilla rez manifold in the gas powered pumps section. this is a 4-50gal drum res that is filled with a pvc manifold connected to a gas powered pump, and at the bottom is another manifold system connecting all 4 barrels into 1 outlet (to mainline). i didnt get a pic of the outlets, but it is 1/2inch flood n drain fittings. holesaw a hole near bottom thats the right size for the fittings. one on outside one on inside, screws together sealing it. i found if running 1inch poly line from ur pump, 3/4inch pvc is just able to slip inside the 1inch line. one clamp and ur good to go. the pvc fills the drums equally. with my pump they all fill in about 5 mins. heres a pic of my design. its easy to build. few elbows, a few T's, a stick or 2 of pvc and some pvc glue. done within 30 mins. __________________ peace jackel
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05-26-2008, 07:52 AM	#39
sunnydog Drip King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: in my hole Posts: 1,896	rainwater Got our water harvesters set up for almost 2 months now,....just no rain! over 600gal capy, MAYBE 375 gal. caught so far. Hoping for more rain!!! Best wishes to all, SD __________________ SD Blumats! Automatic watering! Vertical Blumat grow Blumat adjustment procedure: (for soil)In a bucket ,fill and soak units under water for at LEAST an hour. Then screw on cap( nice and tight!) under water making sure not to trap any air. *Leave dripper line at ~8cm. long.* Give the pot a good watering. Insert B/M snugly into nicely compacted soil(not too loose) . Open till water comes out, carefully close until just a drop barely forms. Tighten 1.75 - 2 Arrows Adjust as necessary for a few days, then leave it alone! "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." ~ Unknown ~
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05-13-2008, 07:28 AM	#32
smokeymacpot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,925	on a similar kind of thing, is there anyway to get my plants 12/12 outdoors, by some kind of automatic cover thing i could make?
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05-13-2008, 08:45 AM	#34
guest3589 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 493	BC, what kind of drill and pump adapter are you using? 40' is impressive and sounds like it will work for my planned application.
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05-17-2008, 09:06 AM	#37
guest3589 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 493	Thats some good information BC. It sounds like the drill/pump combo is best for priming lines rather than filling an empty reservoir, perfect for my application.
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05-26-2008, 06:11 PM	#40
Tirs Plantman Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 376	This is going to be my first year using irrigation, mine is much simpler than the automated methods discussed here. I have a 12v pump designed to operate in turbid waters and powersport battery to run it. I have 500' of 1/2" line that I left behind and I plan on carrying in the battery and pump once a week to hand water plants from a stream. Maybe not the greatest system but this should save me a few hours every week. __________________
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