How to add a pump to a rain barrel

I will show you an easy way to use a pump to attach a hose to a rain barrel

[@user-ij2ts9wz3y]

Thank you so much for this video. I was clueless and was spending 1 hr to just water using watering cans and it was getting old fast. After watching your video i went straight to Harbor Freight and purchased a pump. I am now a happy gardener.

[@helnyson4694]

I actually don't mind at all doing it with bottles & watering cans; means on those days i get my 10,000 steps in before 9am 😁✌🏾 Have been having some real issues getting a fitting for the water barrel tap, everything else is setup ~ even with the recommended size water just seems to be spilling out over the fitting which is just a waste, so not yet getting to use the hose.. although this wkend we are gonna get a rubber seal with a clip & clamp/screw that on.. Should be able to work from that come the really warm mornings in the summer.

[@beerlover5000]

nice video. if you change the gate valve to a ball valve you will get a lot more flow to your hose pipe and may not need the pump depending on the water volume. A gate valve only opens a small hole for water to pass through while a ball valve opens to the inside diameter of the valve. Just a thought.

[@simplesimon755]

Thanks for sharing this info. I appreciate it as well as all the feedback you got in the comments. It's all been very helpful.

[@salutations5749]

Id add a filter b/t the barrel and the pump too. Awesome !!

[@garrison8215]

Thanks , i love it.

[@mrgeraldbrent]

If that pump doesn't add a pressure switch, add a pressure switch or have someone add a pressure switch. No need to constantly keep your line open and waste water.

[@jillsbutterflyvideos9318]

Thanks for the info, but I made this setup as simple as possible and usually we have the hose in place before turning on the pump. I just did it this way for the video.

[@12vLife]

Or transfer water up to a tank above your greenhouse, especially if you collect more than you need.

[@jenniferwalters579]

I DO have a pretty decent hill garden. I’ll give it a try but it’s much higher than 5’. Might be more like 20 feet above . Ideas?

[@j.m.m6719]

Can you please tell us the manufacturer or source for your greenhouse? Thank you.

[@jillsbutterflyvideos9318]

It is Palram Grand Gardener

[@magicmarouke1425]

what kind of spray gun is that ?

[@helnyson4694]

That's a great question. No reply as yet though!

[@bretthall3519]

Can you please give us the name of the pump? 🙏

[@jillsbutterflyvideos9318]

This is the pump that I use: MEDAS 330 GPH 115V 1/10HP Auto Portable Water Transfer Pump Utility Pumps with Suction Hose Kit a.co/d/7Bjk2zX

[@taylormaddux8433]

But where do you plug the pump in?

[@jillsbutterflyvideos9318]

The outdoor outlet is right beside the pump.

[@helnyson4694]

Do you reckon this would work via solar power? I been growing food for decades & need a break from the old style watering & set up an irrigation system like this. Awesome work x ​@@jillsbutterflyvideos9318

[@burnsaga]

@@helnyson4694 Yes, it's a little more involved to setup but easily doable. There's a couple videos on KZbin like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfTqZuCicatZ5Y - I haven't setup a solar one myself but from what I understand, generally you'll want a 12v DC water transfer pump, 12v battery, charge controller, and solar panel.

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

wht brand pump is that? Poor amber..lol

[@jillsbutterflyvideos9318]

It is this pump from Amazon, but if I designed this again, I would spend a little more to get an on-demand pump. MEDAS 330 GPH 115V 1/10HP Auto Portable Water Transfer Pump Utility Pumps with Suction Hose Kit a.co/d/4m3bWj9