Drummond 1/2 HP Non-Submersible Transfer Pump, Harbor Freight Tool

[@charlesflannerya.i.a.6976]

Good thing you made this video - you answered my question on that pump, doesn't work for what I need so now I am buying an ejector pump. Thanks.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you glad it helped. Your comment helped me. Happy New Year and Much Respect

[@Tiffanysfarm]

Thank you for sharing this video. I am looking for a way to pump water from my creek into a rain barrel. I thought my idea would work until I saw this video. You saved me lots of time, money, and energy. Thank you. ❤ I will definitely try to find a way to create a filter system with the non submersible pump.

[@shawspeaks8252]

thank you for leaving a comment letting me know I was helpful. I appreciate you. Much Respect

[@rhinsen]

Just subscribed to you. Your absolute unabashed honesty is the best. Loved the video.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you. I appreciate the sub, the time and the comment. Much Respect

[@michaelkeymont501]

I’m looking at that pump for use with rain barrels. Even then, I’d install filters to keep any dirt out etc. Lost time and lost money are two of the best teachers!

[@darthpanda6617]

Any lessons you learned and wish to share? I’m in a similar situation

[@kevinsturtevant272]

Extension cord is just for liability because people use those little white (non grounded) lamp cords that are underrated for the amount of amp draw etc. don’t worry about that. Seems like your pump should have worked, maybe it was clogging at the inlet. And those were replacement motor brushes. Love your humbleness and honesty. Keep it up man!

[@josephsierra7295]

That was a cool video. Totally understand the BS that comes with not having tools/euipment. Which is why, like you, I buy everything I need one time and have it for net time. Because there will always be another need. Thanks for sharing!

[@shawspeaks8252]

Joseph you are so correct... I am thinking about buy things and just selling it even if it is a 1 time use Item... I will sell it to save what it would have cost to rent... I can keep it as long as I feel I need that way... Much Respect brother and thanks again... you the man...

[@chrisdelamain2673]

I think you did great. For that little bit of water I’d have used the same thing. Get yourself a heavy extension chord. The heaviest you can find. Keep that little pump for a soft-wash setup or something.

[@shawspeaks8252]

That is a great idea thank you

[@jamielynch4618]

You are not the only person,,,, I'm there with you,,, it's hard to plan,,, we learn. By the way,, love your video.

[@andyagnew1235]

Nah, man. You ain’t the only one that goes through stuff like that. ✌️

[@oznetyoutube125]

Great Video, You helped me. TY for sharing what you've learned !!

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you, Much Respect

[@bbsuperspeedwashcorpnj]

Gracias amigo acabo de comprar una espero tener buen resultado

[@crisprtalk6963]

"People like me are gonna try to find a way to get around stuff like this" Me too!! Great video. Thanks.

[@phila1946]

I feel your pain brother, watching you do a project is like looking in a mirror. Thanks for the video, that is a pretty cute little helper you have there.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thanks for watching Philip... Sometimes I have all kinds of problems once I turn the camera on... it almost seems like that is the one thing in my life that never fails... lol

[@swimmerstevieg]

Thank you for this. I think you almost had it but dirt got caught in the intake. I don’t think the ext cord OR the water was bad it’s just was probably hard to keep the intake hose from sucking up too much mud. Anyway who cares those kids are what really matter and they was having fun! Anyway great video!!

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you 😊

[@TerraFirmaX]

Places like that should be open on weekendsI I use that first pump to transfer water from a 275 gallon IBC tote into our 2500 gallon tank. It works great for that even with an extension cord.

[@adamsims6270]

You are not alone Sir. Been where you are many times

[@Zetman156]

Thanks for the video, we were about to do the same thing. We will return the pump before using it

[@shawspeaks8252]

Glad it helped, that is just why I do this.. I put out the information I wish I would have found. Much Respect

[@gyanmarcoflores7965]

I don't know if he hooked the connections right. Because I used it in my Basement with about same amount of water and it did its job well. That's my feedback. Though I'm looking forward to seeing the other one in action too

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thanks for watching and for leaving your feedback. I think the pump works well just not for what I needed it for. Much Respect

[@FactsMattersUSA]

I used an old pool pump and it's perfect for this application

[@thebackyardgriller9076]

Your intake hose is the issue, hose is collapsing.

[@TexasLocalProduce]

Hahaha, feeling your frustration. No, not just you. These things happen to all of us. I am a lady on 13 acres, trust me I am laughing WITH you not AT you. I bot the Drummond 63317 transfer pump to transfer water from some full barrels to some empty ones I placed on a pallet. That way I can easily move heavy barrels around with my tractor, but I was not able to get pump to work!

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thanks Dogs... For watching and for leaving a comment to let me know you did... much respecrt

[@JeffGmi]

Looking forward to your next video with the new pump! :)

[@shawspeaks8252]

I tried breaking this video up into 3 parts... the next one will be out Friday... Thanks For Watching

[@dougaustin1328]

It is not a junk pump,read the instructions and you will find that your in side of house can't pull more than 10 or 15 feet,your out side ,they say no more than 25 ft but it will eject further than it can suck up!! I've used this same pc4 pump as a lawn spraying pump for weeds and fertilizer with a 30 gal drum on a cart,50 ft of out hose with a fan spraying nozzle and a 100 ft xtention cord and it works great. Keep your intake hose short and out of mud,as you lower the water level,dig a small hole to get rest out. Great pump,learn from me and your mistake,this pump will run multiple sprinklers,make sure u use the largest hose size,if you can!!!

[@TheJennyg76]

Sure wish I had known before I waisted my money this afternoon

[@shawspeaks8252]

You and me both. Wish I could have helped you out more. I appreciate you watching and for leaving a comment. Much Respect

[@qblinden21]

I agree, places call too early for folks

[@johns4725]

Thank you for your excellent review!! Believe i just bought a pump that is not going to work for me. Dang

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you sorry it took so long to reply. Much respect

[@danny6247]

thanks for the review, now I know this is not the pump for me.

[@glorygloryhallelujah]

I feel you man. We need to plan better.

[@nyhost101]

Good video..i make shift all the time and learn as i go..lol..i think if u woukd have used a net on the pull end and cleaned it when it clogged it might have worked out.

[@mainematt1234]

Nice work man.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thanks!

[@BJcanal270]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you for watching and for Leaving a comment. Much Respect

[@davey671000]

Use this pump on hot water heaters pool etc.but still good ideal though

[@shawspeaks8252]

I would agree it would be great for that. I learned that is day. Lol thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. Much Respect

[@younganonymous2916]

No I went through it today thanks for a great ending

[@FirstnameLastname-qc3xx]

Ok I could use some help on this issue. My water heater doesn’t have a pan and is connected to solid pipes so lifting it isn’t an option. I created a box using sheet metal around the heater and caulked it to make it “water tight”. So my next step is to find a small pump that say my heater starts to leak and it builds up will suck the water out. Research shows a condensate pump would work but not sure exactly how to set it up.

[@Mate2Frio]

Hope the new one works out for you. The one inch one is still on the small size for $21 more the two inch "simi trash" one would have been better. That said you work with what you have as a home owner.

[@jackmanjls]

This is a great video. I'm trying to come up with a system to draw water from my lake to water garden and this pump is NOT the solution.

[@janchondo911]

so how much was your new pump?

[@shawspeaks8252]

I believe just under 300

[@ericbrauch5872]

I have one. I wouldve shorten the hoses. And made sure not to let mud get sucked into the intake. Thats probably what happened. Was working fine. Could put the end of the intake in a box

[@ChannelAboutInvesting]

Hey quick question. Is the camera mounted on your chest or forehead? lol Thanks in advance!

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

darn , its almost as loud as my smaller harbor freight pump is , i use mine for aquariums so thats probably a bit loud

[@paultrimble9390]

Morning. Is this another pump. That water been nightmare.

[@judywest6142]

I love your video

[@jhps1000]

i feel ya brother!

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you for watching. Much Respect

[@paultrimble9390]

You can get a float ring to hold up hose.

[@paultrimble9390]

That’s how many gallons it will transfer in given time. Gph gallons per hour.

[@johngates2997]

I love you! I’m exactly like you. That rental store must not like money? Plus we are guys-more toys right? Thank you for this video.

[@shawspeaks8252]

John Thank you brother your comment just made my day... Much Respect

[@bombswabs3041]

I used a pump cheaper than yours to pump out water worse than yours. It can be done. But it is a pain. You have to more or less hold the suction hose about an inch underneath the water and not much further else you will start sucking up dirt and clog the pump. I had to clean mine out several times but eventually got the job done. You will likely need an affluent pump or sewage pump designed to handle dirt and other objects like small rocks. Im sure you know this by now.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Thank you. I did end up getting a much bigger pump. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Much Respect

[@charlesemanueljr2787]

I bought one of these today, and it doesn’t work.

[@Dirtpoorhomesteader]

How about........ we just dont use more than one. Ha ha. Exactly though. I saw that in the instructions and was like yeah right as I plug in 50 ft extension cord. Works fine

[@stacyallen95]

Naw bru it's a learning process

[@dougaustin1328]

I'm my own trugreen if you gt it!!!¡

[@donaldkane792]

We bought one of these from Harbor Freight and can't get it to work. Prime it, plug it in, prime it, plug it in. Three of us trying to get it to work, wasting hours. It's a piece of crap. Not cheap and you can't return it to the store.

[@shawspeaks8252]

I am sorry to hear that. Mine worked but not how I needed. I feel bad because I let mine, which was working just fine, go to waste. I didn’t even try to return mine. I left it in the elements too long. I am sure it would not work today. Make me want to try. Thanks for watching and for telling your story. I hope it helps someone else when they are making their decision. Much Respect

[@latvianorthodox3436]

Trial and error my friend.

[@shawspeaks8252]

That is how life seems to go. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to leave a comment. Much Respect

[@hypertencio]

I’m laughing with you not at you… Cuz I thought it only happened to me. I watch those shows on discovery where they living off grid but yet happen to have every tool/machine for every project. I usually spend most my time running back n forth to the store n cursing my innocent family cuz they’re the only ones in earshot. It’s hard to plan if you don’t know. Hope you got to removing that boulder 👊🏾

[@corteydmusic]

Lol.

[@jas350]

Junk

[@joeg9200]

Junk don’t waste your money and time.

[@shawspeaks8252]

Yeah I never used it again, its almost become yard waste. Thanks for watching and even more for letting me know that you did. Much Respect

[@johnwerner7194]

I bought on 29 days ago. It still runs but wol 'nt pump they will not give me my money back at the store. Gave me a phone number to call a special line @ harbor freight that refers to to a web sight. Never never again will i ever buy from there again.

[@paultrimble9390]

Trash pump.

[@paultrimble9390]

That’s funny bad pump owner. Nah. Just a good learner. How can place that’s rents close at peak times we do stuff and need to rent tools. Idk. But anyway u know. Keep those video’s rolling and them feet strolling. Stay safe my brother.