Rain Barrel System | EASY Water Pump Upgrade
Have you ever wanted to install or upgrade your water pump used for your rain barrel or rainwater collection system? Well in this video, Robert walks you through his process for upgrading his harbor freight transfer pump to a NorthStar 12v on-demand pump.
Robert also performs a comparison between the two pumps as well as shows you some of the issues he rain into along the way that may help you with your application or future projects.
On-Demand Pump Parts:
βΊ On-Demand Pump: https://www.northerntool.com/products/northstar-nsq-series-12v-on-demand-sprayer-diaphragm-pump-5-5-gpm-2685561
βΊ SAE to SAE Extension Cable: https://amzn.to/39zZaba
βΊ Wire Connector Nut: https://amzn.to/3tJXgM1
PVC, Plastic Parts, & Fittings:
(Most of these parts you can buy from a home improvement store, but here are some online links)
βΊ 3/4" MHT x 1/2" MPT: https://www.dripdepot.com/item/schedule-40-pvc-mht-by-mpt-adapter-mht-size-three-quarter-inch-mpt-size-half-inch
βΊ 1/2" MPT x 1/2" Barb Elbow: https://www.lowes.com/pd/B-K-1-2-in-Barbed-Barb-x-Barb-Elbow-Fitting/1000505079
βΊ 1/2" Drip Irrigation Male Adapter: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-in-PVC-Drip-Irrigation-Male-Adapter/50030680
βΊ 1/2" ID Reinforced PVC Vinyl Tubing: https://amzn.to/3QvpdRx
βΊ Stainless Steel Adjustable Clamp: https://amzn.to/3xxo6rD
βΊ 1/2" ID Threaded Barb Garden Hose Adapter: https://amzn.to/3tIZLxU
βΊ 1/2" 90 Degree Elbow: https://amzn.to/3HvwEnz
βΊ Slip x FHT Fitting: https://www.dripdepot.com/item/schedule-40-pvc-fht-swivel-by-socket-spigot-adapter-thread-size-three-quarter-inch-fht-slip-size-half-inch-socket-three-quarter-inch-spigot
βΊ 1/2" Coupling: https://amzn.to/3xZzA8J
βΊ 1/2" PVC Tee: https://amzn.to/3bbpMjf
βΊ 1/2" MIP Vacuum Relief Valve: https://amzn.to/3xwOaU0
Other Parts:
βΊ PVC Pipe Cutters: https://amzn.to/3bcrctT
βΊ PVC All In One Cement: https://amzn.to/3LCzrfs
βΊ Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3NYoSFM
βΊ Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3O3VnSf
βΊ Spade Terminal: https://amzn.to/3mZTAlv
βΊ Wire Crimper: https://amzn.to/3mSTZpT
βΊ Zip Ties (alternative to velcro ties): https://amzn.to/3NTtuNa
βΊ 20 Amp DC Circuit Breaker: https://amzn.to/3xYvTjz
βΊ Watering Timer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004INGS8S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
βΊ Male to Male Hose Adapter: https://amzn.to/3b8tj1H
βΊ Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3DSgK52
βΊ Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3NWdcTG
βΊ Plastic Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3xcV3Lw
βΊ Endoscope: https://amzn.to/3tEU4Bm
βΊ 4 Way Brass Hose Splitter: https://amzn.to/3NVEBEZ
Video Links:
-WIFI Relay Installation: https://youtu.be/cLKAEB7Xl2k
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Removing Transfer Pump
0:57 Preparing On-Demand Pump
1:47 Pump Comparison Test
3:40 Installing On-Demand Pump
6:38 Installing 20 Amp Breaker
7:00 Elevation Issue
7:31 Installing Watering Timer
8:15 Pressure Switch Concerns
8:43 Modifying PVC Plumbing
10:20 Siphoning Issue
10:45 Installing Relief Valve
11:36 Testing System
11:52 Final Thoughts
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