Reduce the gpm with an adjustable nozzle. Either way 65 gallons will go fast so whatever pump you use add a 10 gpm nozzle and you’ll get 6.5 minutes at full throttle.
On the 2” don’t use 1 1/2” hose. Reduce it down to 3/4 “ and get you a spray wand similar to what a pressure washer has and your water will last way longer and you’ll have much more pressure. Great for grass fires.
A typical 3/4" forest nozzle is fixed at 10 GPM. With a 1 1/2" hose and nozzle, you can simply turn it towards the closed position to reduce the flow and lengthen the stream. Now, if this guy isn't using a nozzle, I wouldn't even know what to say.
That pump curve chart can also show you the PSI....the ft/hd can be multiplied by 4.33 to convert to PSI. So at 30 GPM you would have a little over 80 ft/hd....say 84...that is a little over 36 PSI from the pump. Then you have the friction loss...but 30 GPM through 2 inch loses less than 1 PSI per 100 feet of hose.
I bought 3 electric pumps. The first one works but it is not suitable for my big pool since it is a vertical pump (amazon). The top part is exposed to water and in danger of electrical shock. I bought the second and the third submersible pumps from harbor freight. The second one is broken and I received a refund from harbor freight but they told me to keep the broken one (since it is exposed to water). The third one is complicated to get it to work. After watching all the fuel generator pump, I am going to get the predator 3' 212 gpm pump this weekend. Easy to work with, powerful and not complicated to use.
@@topsaw Thank you. Using the electric pump costing me half a day to get my pool drain and clean. I have to consistently going back and forth to move them to the deeper level of the pool. With this generator, all I have to do is by dropping the intake hose to the lowest level of the pool.
I have been using it a ton this last week on a construction site to water down the excavating from a tank and it has been great, no problems, one pull start, running continuously for hours in 100 degrees
@@topsaw Same Predator pumps works great for fire suppression for us. Just neck it down from 2" to 1" and get the 22GPM nozzle. We use a 100' 1" UFS hose as they don't melt like the pvc ones. Good video thanks
Bought a Predator 1 inch water pump can not get it to pump water, followed all the instructions, It starts good just will not pump water, I did prime it.
Reduce the gpm with an adjustable nozzle. Either way 65 gallons will go fast so whatever pump you use add a 10 gpm nozzle and you’ll get 6.5 minutes at full throttle.
Very good advice
On the 2” don’t use 1 1/2” hose. Reduce it down to 3/4 “ and get you a spray wand similar to what a pressure washer has and your water will last way longer and you’ll have much more pressure. Great for grass fires.
Good advice, thank you
A typical 3/4" forest nozzle is fixed at 10 GPM. With a 1 1/2" hose and nozzle, you can simply turn it towards the closed position to reduce the flow and lengthen the stream. Now, if this guy isn't using a nozzle, I wouldn't even know what to say.
That pump curve chart can also show you the PSI....the ft/hd can be multiplied by 4.33 to convert to PSI. So at 30 GPM you would have a little over 80 ft/hd....say 84...that is a little over 36 PSI from the pump. Then you have the friction loss...but 30 GPM through 2 inch loses less than 1 PSI per 100 feet of hose.
Good to know, thank you
0.433....not 4.33...sorry
I bought 3 electric pumps. The first one works but it is not suitable for my big pool since it is a vertical pump (amazon). The top part is exposed to water and in danger of electrical shock. I bought the second and the third submersible pumps from harbor freight. The second one is broken and I received a refund from harbor freight but they told me to keep the broken one (since it is exposed to water). The third one is complicated to get it to work. After watching all the fuel generator pump, I am going to get the predator 3' 212 gpm pump this weekend. Easy to work with, powerful and not complicated to use.
Good advice, easy to use is key, especially if used for fire suppression. I've had great, consistent luck with my Predator pump
@@topsaw Thank you. Using the electric pump costing me half a day to get my pool drain and clean. I have to consistently going back and forth to move them to the deeper level of the pool. With this generator, all I have to do is by dropping the intake hose to the lowest level of the pool.
Every important to me that you mentioned their is no way to reduce the flow on either pump. Thanks for mentioning it
You can split output with y valve back to tank to controll volume
That's a great idea
Could you hook the suction hose up directly to the bottom of the tank instead of dropping it in the top ?
Yes, that would work much better
You should get a highbanker so you can have another use for your honda pump. Seems like you live in a good spot for gold!
Yes, that would be fun
You need a fire nozzle for the 2” to restrict the flow. What are you talking about that it won’t work for fire control and sucking tank down to fast
Regulating nozzle is exactly what it needs.
How is it holding up now curious how good those predator engines are at lasting long
I have been using it a ton this last week on a construction site to water down the excavating from a tank and it has been great, no problems, one pull start, running continuously for hours in 100 degrees
@@topsaw Same Predator pumps works great for fire suppression for us. Just neck it down from 2" to 1" and get the 22GPM nozzle. We use a 100' 1" UFS hose as they don't melt like the pvc ones. Good video thanks
@@robz924 good to hear, I actually just got that nozel
I just want to know how to get the natural curve out of the intake hose
Bend it backwards
@topsaw tried that. Put it in the y of a tree and it went right back as soon as it hit the water.
@@mattfarus1 Maybe leave it like that for a long time on a hot day or try a little heat from a hair dryer.
I'm wanting to pump water from a pond to wash off fourwheelers and equipment at my camp. Would the predator 1 inch or 2inch be ideal
One inch would work, long as there isn't too much lift required
Bought a Predator 1 inch water pump can not get it to pump water, followed all the instructions, It starts good just will not pump water, I did prime it.
Not sure, maybe it is defective from the factory if it's brand new
I want to run drip irrigation an hour or two everyday, would the 2" to a 8' well be ideal?
Seems to me it would work, need a pressure regulator
Consider digging a well for that thing. If you do you’ve got a fire hose with unlimited free water.
Unlimited water would be nice
Think Walmart sell ethanol free gas at the pumps.
Good to know
Hm the price of water pump 1nch?
Not sure what the price is
Broooooo let's pump some water mannnn
Good idea
Recirculate your water back into the tank
Good idea