Hi Charles, Great idea, a check valve on the supply/pond side would probably do the trick. I was using the log you see in the video to trap a little supply of water against the pump. It worked OK but not great. Have to pick up a 1” check valve and see how that works. I am pleased how it came out and glad to not be changing hoses and hand priming. I am sure in a year or two I will want to do some upgrades again. Thanks, Larry 🌲🌲🌲
Hi Dick, Hope all is well! Yes the pond is an amazing resource. I think we would also be ok if we had city water with lots of pressure. We went about 3 years using our house well pump but it really wasn’t up to the task.
awesome. I am using a home Depot brass valve splitter for 3 hoses on half acre ( back area , closer to house and side yard) I will add a hose for back (close to house) . I also have a separate front supply of course. I have been thinking of water capture so the PVC route to a tank at the far back on the highest elevation would be good. The brass valve splitter reduces water flow I think as it is smaller diameter. I will not have a pond but could pump water catchment to tanks at the back of property. Being in the suburbs of Vancouver Canada we do have time restrictions for watering. Water capture would not be subject to those restrictions.
Agree about the brass water manifolds, they really do restrict water flow. We replaced all our hoses with full 3/4” id hoses, much better water flow and volume. Collecting water would be ideal. Would love to do the same. 2 large IBC totes, or rain barrels, some hose, and a way to collect would be ideal. We haven’t fully explored collecting water but our house and thus the roofs are uphill from our nursery areas. Might be something we look in to as time allows. Of course the pond is a giant rainwater collector and so we pump that water. Keep at it, wish you the best, Larry 🌲🌲🌲
Super cool!! Love some DIY projects that save time and money!
Yes! Thank you!
Great helpful video as usually. Quick suggestion, adding a check valve into the system will also hold the prime of the pump.
Hi Charles, Great idea, a check valve on the supply/pond side would probably do the trick. I was using the log you see in the video to trap a little supply of water against the pump. It worked OK but not great. Have to pick up a 1” check valve and see how that works.
I am pleased how it came out and glad to not be changing hoses and hand priming. I am sure in a year or two I will want to do some upgrades again. Thanks, Larry 🌲🌲🌲
Nice video! In your business you need a water source (pond), and a way to move the water to your plants. It looks like you have it covered!
Hi Dick, Hope all is well! Yes the pond is an amazing resource. I think we would also be ok if we had city water with lots of pressure. We went about 3 years using our house well pump but it really wasn’t up to the task.
awesome. I am using a home Depot brass valve splitter for 3 hoses on half acre ( back area , closer to house and side yard) I will add a hose for back (close to house) . I also have a separate front supply of course. I have been thinking of water capture so the PVC route to a tank at the far back on the highest elevation would be good. The brass valve splitter reduces water flow I think as it is smaller diameter. I will not have a pond but could pump water catchment to tanks at the back of property. Being in the suburbs of Vancouver Canada we do have time restrictions for watering. Water capture would not be subject to those restrictions.
Agree about the brass water manifolds, they really do restrict water flow. We replaced all our hoses with full 3/4” id hoses, much better water flow and volume.
Collecting water would be ideal. Would love to do the same. 2 large IBC totes, or rain barrels, some hose, and a way to collect would be ideal. We haven’t fully explored collecting water but our house and thus the roofs are uphill from our nursery areas. Might be something we look in to as time allows. Of course the pond is a giant rainwater collector and so we pump that water.
Keep at it, wish you the best, Larry 🌲🌲🌲
Very good information here. Thank you very much for sharing this.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!