Get a shallow well pump like .5 - .75hp to say a 40 gallon well pressure tank and you will have a normal water setup psi/flow. Also paint the tank so algae won't grow.
I am piecing together something similar for my off grid cabin. I found a small two-cycle water gas engine pump that’ll empty a 5gal bucket in 10sec. I’m going to use it with an IBC tote to supply my pressure washer. I use a similar (but smaller) on demand pump which runs off an old lawnmower battery for my on demand propane hot water heater…and it works fantastic.
If you had a filtration system before (or after?) your pump, could you just open the top up on the tank and let rain water fill the tank up? Maybe use some screening to keep leaves from falling in and clogging everything up? Asking because I’m thinking of living remote in a rv/camper, and I was having a similar setup to yours in my head, it’s just the filling of the tank that I’m trying to figure out 😂. It rains pretty decent where I’m from.
I made a short talking about using a UV light pump for ponds in the tank. Although, I placed one in my big 2500 gallon tank, not the IBC. Aquatop is the brand and perhaps their smallest pump could fit.
I live in canada and my business needed this set-up for portable pressure washing! Thank you for posting this, you saved me time and money.
That’s great! I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
This helps me a lot . Thank you
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Get a shallow well pump like .5 - .75hp to say a 40 gallon well pressure tank and you will have a normal water setup psi/flow. Also paint the tank so algae won't grow.
I am piecing together something similar for my off grid cabin. I found a small two-cycle water gas engine pump that’ll empty a 5gal bucket in 10sec. I’m going to use it with an IBC tote to supply my pressure washer.
I use a similar (but smaller) on demand pump which runs off an old lawnmower battery for my on demand propane hot water heater…and it works fantastic.
That’s great! These things are really nice to have. It sounds like you have a great setup and plan.
If you had a filtration system before (or after?) your pump, could you just open the top up on the tank and let rain water fill the tank up? Maybe use some screening to keep leaves from falling in and clogging everything up? Asking because I’m thinking of living remote in a rv/camper, and I was having a similar setup to yours in my head, it’s just the filling of the tank that I’m trying to figure out 😂. It rains pretty decent where I’m from.
You definitely could. I would for sure have a fine screen to keep the insects out too.
Great job! And have you thought about reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the water to prevent algae growth?
Thanks! Yeah, I currently have it wrapped in a black tarp. I plan on getting a cover specifically made for it. Great point!
I made a short talking about using a UV light pump for ponds in the tank. Although, I placed one in my big 2500 gallon tank, not the IBC. Aquatop is the brand and perhaps their smallest pump could fit.
where did you get the pump?
Amazon. Here is the link to it. amzn.to/4a3AwsI
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!!
Nice job, always handy to have water at the barn!!!
Thanks Scott!!
Great job, I will look into doing this
Thank you!
Sun will make it green, dont drink it.
For sure! 🤮
We used to put a touch of bleach in ours to keep it clean. Deer camp use
@ryanwindham2997 yep! That’s exactly what I do.
@@TripleTAcresone better, pool shock, a little bit of pool shock works better, I run 12v pumps and rain harvesting systems, everything off grid.
@@MosaicHomestead how much do you put in?
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