I know this is an older post and I'm not sure if you changed this setup... can you please tell us what the GPM and PSI rating for your pump? Also, are you running 12v or 110v?
Same setup still works great. 1) The pump I used (and linked) claims 3.3GPM and 45 PSI. You could buy a beefier pump if you have the power (i.e. 120v wall vs 12V battery, see next answer) and if you don't mind listening to more noise from a beefier pump. 2) I run 120, it's a house so I just plug it into my wall. But I don't see why you couldn't wire it for 12v if that's what you have. I have not tested this though.
Is the pump always running or have a type of electrical sensor to shut it off? I will like extend the life of the pump and dont over pressure the pipes. You experience any broken mine due to the pressure because accidentally forget the pump on or something like that?
An on-demand pump reaches a pressure and automatically turns off. When the pressure drops because you open a valve it clicks on. These are common in RVs.
I am wondering what flow rate is required for washing machines. Perhaps the machine requires a particular flow rate or pressure to put in the correct amount of water... anyone have a suggestion?
Love it man! I’m going to do this! The water savings for the toilet is a great idea
I think it’d be cool to see adding a sentiment/carbon/UV type filter system for drinkability, and testing against city water quality
That would be cool. I probably won't go that far though. Watering vegetables uses most of it for me.
Utilize gravity fed filter system such as Berkey
I know this is an older post and I'm not sure if you changed this setup... can you please tell us what the GPM and PSI rating for your pump? Also, are you running 12v or 110v?
Same setup still works great. 1) The pump I used (and linked) claims 3.3GPM and 45 PSI. You could buy a beefier pump if you have the power (i.e. 120v wall vs 12V battery, see next answer) and if you don't mind listening to more noise from a beefier pump. 2) I run 120, it's a house so I just plug it into my wall. But I don't see why you couldn't wire it for 12v if that's what you have. I have not tested this though.
@@GordBuildLab thank you for taking the time to reply.
@@Red_Sky_Farm_2023 let me know how it goes!!
Is the pump always running or have a type of electrical sensor to shut it off? I will like extend the life of the pump and dont over pressure the pipes. You experience any broken mine due to the pressure because accidentally forget the pump on or something like that?
An on-demand pump reaches a pressure and automatically turns off. When the pressure drops because you open a valve it clicks on. These are common in RVs.
I am wondering what flow rate is required for washing machines. Perhaps the machine requires a particular flow rate or pressure to put in the correct amount of water... anyone have a suggestion?
Most washing machines stop filling after a certain total volume is reached. So flow rate is irrelevant.
@@GordBuildLab Thanks, good to know