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Before you start adding filters (which will reduce flow) you need to be sure the length of hose you are intending to use will deliver sufficient flow. Running a PW on insufficient flow will do far more harm than a tiny amount of muck in the water.
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Advise on my waterbutt setup
Solids in the pump will quickly destroy it.
You must use a filter using 'dirty' water. If your washer is designed for static water you have nothing to worry about. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122584306104 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Last edited by LeeH; 12-07-2017 at 07:23 PM. |
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However when I attached it to my garden hozelock water extension hose which loops around, I found it didn't get enough pressure and its making me think two options 1) Get a separate extension hose and leave that trailing in the garden when I want to use the rainwater or 2) Invest in a water pump to use with my existing extension hose to help with flow. Quote:
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A "normal" garden hose needs mains pressure to provide enough flow to a PW if you're talking about any significant length of hose.
The water out of a water butt (especially if it is eg half full) is at much lower pressure - you either need to compensate for this by using a shorter and larger ID hose, or increasing the pressure with a pump. The pump is probably the better bet unless you will mostly be using the PW close to the water butt. |
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