Predator 2" Trash Pump Review & Operation

[@RickWalshCleaning]

for clarification : "Gator Lock 2 in. Camlock Quick Coupler" great idea! Really good video 👍

[@billcole1548]

Can you provide the part numbers for the Gator Lock 2 in. Camlock Quick Coupler? Looks like an ideal connection configuration.

[@mikederleth3442]

Thanks brother, great tutorial, I’m getting a 2 inch pump tomorrow from Harbor freight, I’m using mine for fire suppression, I live up here in the mountains by Yosemite, and there is a lot of mowing and weed eating to do, so I’m putting mine on a trailer with 200 gallons of water,

[@kennytetidrick3344]

Thanks😮 I tried for four days trying to get my trash pump to suck. I was so mad, that I was going to throw the damn pump in the pool. But, I found YOUR video and it started on the first try. Thanks, you probably kept me from getting divorced. LoL!!!

[@IvanHernandez-kz5uq]

That's a strong water pump/engine.... the amount of water coming out that hose and pressure is more than enough... you could drain an entire lake , well not sure but definitely 20 of those same size pools in one shot with that engine/pump I guarantee it.. we used to pull water from water canals onto a water truck using an older water pump of around same size as yours in order to fill a small reservoir that the company that I worked for built inside a 6 acre lot. It took lots of trips from lot to the water canal using a tore up water pump that never gave up... that was years ago. I think about it now about the power these little can produce and the different things you can use them for. Anyway good review

[@patharrell1018]

Same pump. Sat next to a pond for two years (outside, uncovered, and undrained). Son called yesterday astounded that it cranked FIRST pull and watered his entire garden.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

AW YEAH!

[@Y_ruba_al]

Thanks so much for this vid….. you explained well….. just went out and bought this generator today…….. subscribed

[@electroclassics]

I’m in Miami and I use the 1 inch yesterday because everything was flooded!! But… I got the special from Harbor Freight and buy the last pump in the store , 2 inches for $219😎 so now I have both!

[@tom5cox]

Man, that thing really pumps! Thanx for the informative video!!

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

We will keep them coming!

[@CS-ns1zu]

Great Demo! Very informative. Good job with the camera too.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Thank you!

[@viperbite8930]

Hi good update - where did you buy the quick connects this is a great idea.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

I picked them up at a local Tractor Supply near me. You can also order them online. It makes connection to the pump a lot easier!

[@billporter3134]

If it a trash pump, why the screen on the suction hose?

[@girlmastergeneral]

@@billporter3134 the screen blocks bigger than 5/8 chunks of crap from getting into the pump. A trash pump doesn't have a chopper until you get to 3 and 4 in pumps.

[@billwesolowski2609]

Does anyone have an idea of how to add a pool vacuum to this type of pump? This would work awesome after you shock and floced a green pool for getting that sludge up quickly from the bottom.

[@jiml9147]

Will this remove (suck out) fine mucky silt under my boat dock if there's not much other debris mixed in?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

If it can fit through the metal screen on the end of the green suction hose then the pump will move it. The screen is meant to keep anything that is too large from getting into the pump.

[@jefftracy3163]

A few years back, I purchased a Predator 212cc water pump from Harbor Freight, to pump recycled water to my yard. I used it for 6 months during the warm season, and it developed a fuel leak where the fuel tube goes into the tank. I stored the unit in my garage so this was not acceptable...fumes, water heater. So I did not even try to fix it, I sold it on C-list and purchased a 50 cc Honda pump. Used it for 3 years with no problems.

[@johnathonuncapher7523]

You didn't bother to just replace the fuel lines? Seems like a whole other pump would cost way more than a foot of fuel line

[@kalechristianson5207]

You think this would pump from a stream with a slight incline and about a 200ft total distance? Trying to fill a 2500 gallon tank with this years rain water before the stream dries up

[@pugzgallegos9765]

You could use this as a vacuum as well right just hook up your hose up with your vacuum to it like you would a skimmer, right?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

That I am not sure of. It does come with the screen for the end of the hose to keep solids out so I’m assuming the manufacturer probably does not recommend it.

[@antantgamingstuff2860]

Can it be used to also suck and spit out the leaves at the bottom of the pool if I attach a handle to it?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Green submersible hose has a filter grate on it to keep large debris from being sucked into the pump. I don't think it could handle leaves.

[@ValuPaq2003]

Where did you get a suction hose that's actually flexible?! The one I bought from HF is stronger than I am and I can't straighten it out enough to use

[@napuatjerry]

Can it pump more than 20 feet in depth? wanna try in pumping an underground well for about 8 meters below the surface.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Should be able too

[@RichardOgbuehi]

Thanks alot I need that pumping machine and the horse if you don't mind thank you

[@Rags_and_Riches]

Can it sucks sand from drain. My window well drain is clogged with sand and leafs

[@Joseph-eh4rs]

Don't even need one, but great job on this tutorial and review video. Beats paper manual.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@specialized29er86]

Would it be capable of pumping out an off grid 2,000 litre sewage tank.

[@patrickrheaume9260]

I just picked one up to use for water well drilling. good report. Thanks

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Your welcome!

[@alainstpierre4965]

Good detail on the semi Trash pump

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Thank you!

[@nyetimfonokon7760]

Can it be used for a well to irrigate farms directly...?

[@AUDIOMIND]

Where'd you get the intake hose?

[@donutman3089]

So roughly how long did it take to drop the pool by that much?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

About 20-25 minutes. Give or take a few!

[@CarlosMonzonGraphicDesigner]

How many hours last running with the full tank?

[@markvogelsang2486]

Nice Video, Question I bought the pump and overall it works good, however when the water line gets' low it seems to stop pumping, the filter is still covered, any ideas on what it might be?

[@mastabass4032]

How long will it run on a full tank? I just bought one and I m trying to top off my pond.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Good question, I think it would also depend on how far it’s pumping the water and if it’s having to pump it up hill or down hill. So hard to say because of all the variables. But what I can tell you is that with our experience with using it to only pump down swimming pools, with roughly 100ft of hose and the water is running down the homes driveway (so it’s going downhill) I have had it use a full tank in 4 hours. That was one full day we pumped 4 separate pools down with it.

[@enggwahaj]

Move the choke back to run. it stops smoke.

[@creekwalker62]

I have a question: when 'breaking in' the motor, does the pump have to be pumping water, or, can I 'break in' the motor with out pumping water? dry pumping.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Do NOT dry pump! Ever. You will burn the pump out by doing this.

[@creekwalker62]

@@StormWaterDrainageSolutions 👍 thanks..this is my first water pump. Thank you for replying. Subbing to your channel. My channel is on a short hiatus.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

@@creekwalker62 Not a problem & thank you!

[@MrShawn305]

He's right. I have a Honda WT30X and WT40X I bought on marketplace and replaced the rear seals as part of their rebuild, they were about $200 each for the seals. Never run them dry or you'll be better off buying a new one. As far as the HF ones, I mean.

[@jasperdomacena6491]

which is better? 5.5hp with a 2x2 inch pump or a 6.5hp 3x3 inch pump? I just need to fill up a 20,000 liter water tank for the house. I live in a rural town everyone's running gasoline/diesel water pumps for their house

[@acetech9237]

1:01 " There's a little oil level thing in there that you level it up to" or the technical term is an oil dipstick.

[@brofessormex]

These are great for brush fire

[@NevadaBeeMan-nq3po]

What weight of oil did you use?

[@peterbire2699]

What do you call the parts (part of the Camlock) that screws on to the Pump itself...???

[@luisbernardez4853]

Excellent demonstration!!! Thank you.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Always happy to help!

[@channelx92]

Looks like I don't need to buy the Honda trash pump now because harbor freight beats honda

[@channelx92]

@@StormWaterDrainageSolutions That was total sarcasm. Their basis of " beating" everyone is based on price not quality. It will be a cold day in hell when the predator lasts longer and out performs a Honda engine on anything.

[@paulatudor691]

My mother in laws has a lots of leaves in the deep end about 1,000-1500 hundred gallons of leaves and water mostly leaves will this size suck that out? I tried to get a 4” track pump but nobody has one.

[@Jon-vz1ft]

Not sure if you’ll see this but would this pump be alright to use in a vinyl lined pool or would it rip the vinyl?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

I don’t see why not. So long as the metal screen on the end of the suction hose is gentle placed in and out of the pool.

[@Jon-vz1ft]

@@StormWaterDrainageSolutions thank you! I got everything but the pump in today. Excited to use it come spring. I got electrocuted by a electric sump pump last year and ended up dislocating my shoulder and decided I’d find a different way to drain pools after that

[@parkerfinley1347]

thanks for making the video, Where did you get the screen for the intake hose? Where did you get the quick connects?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Screen comes with the pump but you can also find them online. I picked the quick connects up at my local tractor supply store.

[@dansherwood1399]

I am buying one of these this coming weekend to pump water from my lake to my garden. I'm stoked about it. I have a question though and hopefully anyone using this pump can answer it. I'll have a nozzle on the end of my outlet hose. If the pump is running, is it ok to close the nozzle and shut the water off for a short amount of time now and then while the pump is still running and my intake remains in my lake or will it cause a pressure issue with the pump? TIA

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Good question! I would not recommend stopping the flow of water at all as this could damage the motor.

[@creekwalker62]

Did you use the 25% off coupon? I bought one yesterday with the coupon..saved $$.

[@CordrayNgosa]

Sir kindly help can a 6.5 HP water pump push water at a distance of 100m away from the water source?

[@GameOn0827]

The distance doesn't matter as much as the elevation. If it's 100m downhill, that's no problem. Gotta check how how high you're wanting it pushed and compare that with the specifications for your pump.

[@daflea66]

Is the intake hose in the box or do we need top buy both hoses?

[@dansherwood1399]

Need to purchase both hoses but it comes with the intake hose screen at least.

[@protectork9831]

Can you use this to run pool filter

[@rstvnsn1]

Is actual water different than plain water?

[@ericd7666]

What brand are the quick connects and the flexible suction hose? Ive been using pvc flex hose for suction and it's horrible to work with

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Quick connects are Gator Bites! Just Google them!

[@dansherwood1399]

Gator Lock

[@JDAcresLA]

I bought the same pump and used it to pump some water out of my pond. I have a unboxing and a video of me using it on my channel

[@Pbaglio21]

Great detailed video brother

[@funone8716]

Can't figure out why the switch can't be like f'in light switch.........UP is on and DOWN is off. By the way is that a swimming pool or cesspool??

[@OscarElizondo-j8r]

Ur the best Thank you and God bless you

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Glad the video could help you! 💪

[@Thats_Unfortunate]

How many gallons per minute?

[@SathishKumar-cv8ys]

How much rate? How much metres distance taking ofwater

[@detailethusiast8258]

Link for the gatorbites ?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

We purchased these in store at a tractor supply.

[@edwardsherman6309]

Inside of my tank on this unit rusted. I store it inside my shed.

[@LAPDawgV8911]

NICE!!!! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Not a problem💪

[@viperbite8930]

Good review how do i get the gator bites

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Order online or if you have a Tractor Supply they also sell em!

[@737mechanic]

Take those rings off the QD levers because they are more hassle than they are worth.

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Great video!

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Thank you!

[@samsireci9898]

Excellent Video!

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

We appreciate the support!

[@kimjoseph3080]

How much PSI

[@acetech9237]

Great video. I stumble on my words when I explain shit too. I'm just breaking balls. You sounded very professional up until you said Peace out 😂😂

[@woodhonky3890]

Leaving the choke on that long gas washes the rings, shortening the life of the engine.

[@robertrodriguez3405]

Great video , thank you

[@johnwagner8465]

Great video

[@angelicaramirez7810]

Thank you so much 🌟this is exactly what i needed to know 👍

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Not a problem!

[@troychikhwaza-Mw]

I like this waterpum too much

[@briangiller5253]

I thought it was a two-stroke until he turned the choke off. I was like, heck yeah a two-stroke water pump!

[@PAKfromFYCB]

BRAaaaaap! I have a 2stroke generator. its not very powerful but it sounds awesome. i had to put moto stickers on it

[@peternzeki6974]

Thank you

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Not a problem!

[@shelbyhilliard8677]

My green hose is stiff

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Yes the green hose has to be stiff. It is used only on the intake port of the pump. If it were to flexible the suction generated by the pump to pull water through would cause the hose to collapse in on itself and water couldn't cycle through properly. Hope this makes sense!

[@dansherwood1399]

@@StormWaterDrainageSolutions What happens if the screen gets plugged up with algae from a pond and it can't suck in any water but the pump is still running? Would it damage anything if the pump is running even if the system is still filled with water but not allowing the water to flow through?

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

@@dansherwood1399 Algae shouldn’t clog it, we have used this pump in some really nasty pools and the screen has never clogged. But yes water needs to be running through it while it is on so the pump doesn’t get burned out.

[@pixelupdates7041]

I didn't buy it because that hose is so stiff. I need to be able to maneuver the hose around into corners and stuff to suck stuff out. I went to my local rubber and gasket place and they have EPDM hoses but a 25 ft length with fittings is over $400. This thing seems to be good for moving water but not necessarily for cleaning things out.

[@stanmashek3085]

good review thanks

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Not a problem!

[@tonyp6631]

So when you're running it, what you wanna do is, just go ahead and use it. Huh?

[@rimarana1674]

on

[@c50ge]

Why would you need to pump the pool down? It needs to be shocked and sucked out. With the right chemicals and vacuum the crud off the bottom and back flushing the filter it should be ready for swimming in a few days.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

These are foreclosed homes that sit vacant for years. There is no power on at these homes or people living in them. They are pumped down so that rain water doesn't over flow them and submerge the pool cover.

[@daniellands]

Jesus loves you

[@PeterLawton]

Jesus loves everybody, right?

[@daniellands]

@@PeterLawton yes

[@Jehovah-Witness]

​@@PeterLawtonThere is no Jesus 🤷‍♂️

[@tonyp6631]

Jesus is for suckers

[@marsogreen2411]

Why are you testing a mud as a water pump? The review should be focused pumping mud, not just water.

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

This was a work order to pump down, treat and tarp a vacant pool. Vacant swimming pools that have been sitting for years unattended have all sorts of algae, scum, leaves and debris in them.

[@212samsam]

Lies. It won't pump past 5 meters

[@randelllmalavida]

Thanks Bro, great explaining. Right now we've got an atmospheric river pouring lots of water and we're flooding and we just got back home from the last flood on the 1st now the water is rising again and I can't get the same machine you got to turn over On switch check Gas switch on check Start switch on start side check Choke to the right check Water pump primed check Oil added check Gas premium grade check Pulley rope operator weak But capable of need be Doesn't turn over!!!, it is raining, but I have it covered since we had extreme flooding on the 1st and had to evacuate. Is it possible the sparkplug got wet and that's why it won't turn over??? I'll keep trying I may not get your response in time and if that is the case, My next question is~ Can the Preditor start up and run while completely submerged in a maelstrom of floating stuff??? Gotta go again Thanks from Randy of Atlantis

[@rickdone7785]

Where did you find the green piece? I can only find discharge hoses.