do you think this would work to pump water from rain barrels at the bottom of a hill up the top? Probably a 20 ft elevation difference.
1602689
The manual says the ECO-264 can pump to a maximum lift of 6.5 feet. Note that if the pump is submerged, lift is measured from the surface of the water, not from the depth of the pump. So if the pump is submerged in water to a depth of 5 feet, it can pump to 6.5 feet above the surface, for a total distance, from pump to end of hose, of 11.5 feet.
1602690
It should be no problem. However I recommend you reduce your outlet line one siz smaller to make it easier on the pump.
1602691
I think it would. Several factors matter though. Resistance other than gravity , size of pipe used and how fast a flow you are expecting. It wont be a fast flow.
1602692
Nope. According to the performance curve at http://www.horticulturesource.com/ecoplus-ecoplus-eco-264-submersible-inline-pump-p877 , it goes to zero at ~6.5 feet.
1740443
The depth of the barrel would be too much for this pump and even if you supported it, so there would be just an inch or two water over it, I don't think it would create a big enough effect for the barrel.
2084498
Yes, that will work. Be mindful that you don't try to run it through 3/4 for more than a few feet though. It's a great little pump!
1169776
I run this pump in 1 HP model in a lake floated on its side. In its third year and working fine. If the water is relatively clean, it would help. I push the water 150 yds sideways and 75 ft up a hill.
1244968
I'm guessing it would work but also dependent on the mass of water in your rain barrel which would create pressure, by the weight of the water, to 'push' the water through the drip lines.
840465
It did not work for my in ground. It would not prime when above the water level. If your pump sits below water level it may work for you.
196168
Yes, I think this would work for your application. This not a float activated pump and requires at least 1/2" water to run. It's best if you have a way to turn on and off as once plugged in it will check for high water level every few minutes, if water is high it pumps until lower than 1/2" at pump.
975079
I've got this pump sitting at the bottom of my rain-barrel pushing water through a "DIG" micro-irrigation kit that is watering over 20 plants/bushes spread out amongst 100' of tubing, and its got plenty of umph, so I can't imagine you'd have any problems moving water 4.5ft.
1186549
It would likely depend on how high you needed the water to be "pushed" for the waterfall, but, it's a great pump. Our pool water return sits about 4 feet above the pump and no issues with that height.
647011
Not really - My barrel is about 8" above the ground and when the barrel is partially full, or even full, the pressure is adequate to fill watering cans or water nearby plants but not to actually "spray" very far as you would with an outdoor faucet. This unit works great for its intended purpose - to water our plants with "free" untreated water.
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I'm not totally sure but I would think it would matter more if you are pumping it vertical vs horizontal. I can tell you that i tried pumping water from a small sump tank up to the main tank and it struggled. I ended up raising my sump tank about 3 inches and that made it work fine, it just couldn't fight the extra pressure of those few inches.
1221978
Yes, as long as its not pumping up hill. This is a powerful pump but keep in mind distance and angle will make a difference. If its flat or downhill you are good to go. How long of a distance is the street from the middle of your house?
1013652
I think it would. The adapter for the end of the hose is weighted and designed to draw water from the bottom of what you're pumping out of. That being said I've never actually tried it but in theory it should work.
240323
It depends on the size of the output tube, the narrower the higher it would go.... Physics.... However I pump mine with a 1 inch diameter pipe and it pumps up at least 6 feet to my sewer line. I'm pretty sure it would pump higher than that if it had to.
2194186
As long as the tubing coming out of the pump ends below the water level in the tank or not more than a few inches higher. It won't pump up hill very well because it's so small
2148524
That is a good question. It doesn't appear to have high discharge pressure, so I don't think it would do too well. I have pumped from the ground level up higher with no real problem. Probably any sort of restriction would keep the flow way down. Keep in mind that the pump is driven by a battery.
961138
Alice, It will work, but it might not work how you want it too. This solar pump has a water lift of 1.2 meters, and a water flow capacity of 300 L/H. This pump is meant for a trickle down water fountain, so it would be a judgment call on your part.