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:
► On-Demand Pump: https://www.northerntool.com/products/northstar-nsq-series-12v-on-demand-sprayer-diaphragm-pump-5-5-gpm-2685561
► SAE to SAE Extension Cable: https://amzn.to/39zZaba
► 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)
► 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
► 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
► 1/2" Drip Irrigation Male Adapter: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-in-PVC-Drip-Irrigation-Male-Adapter/50030680
► 1/2" ID Reinforced PVC Vinyl Tubing: https://amzn.to/3QvpdRx
► Stainless Steel Adjustable Clamp: https://amzn.to/3xxo6rD
► 1/2" ID Threaded Barb Garden Hose Adapter: https://amzn.to/3tIZLxU
► 1/2" 90 Degree Elbow: https://amzn.to/3HvwEnz
► 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
► 1/2" Coupling: https://amzn.to/3xZzA8J
► 1/2" PVC Tee: https://amzn.to/3bbpMjf
► 1/2" MIP Vacuum Relief Valve: https://amzn.to/3xwOaU0

Other Parts:
► PVC Pipe Cutters: https://amzn.to/3bcrctT
► PVC All In One Cement: https://amzn.to/3LCzrfs
► Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3NYoSFM
► Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3O3VnSf
► Spade Terminal: https://amzn.to/3mZTAlv
► Wire Crimper: https://amzn.to/3mSTZpT
► Zip Ties (alternative to velcro ties): https://amzn.to/3NTtuNa
► 20 Amp DC Circuit Breaker: https://amzn.to/3xYvTjz
► Watering Timer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004INGS8S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
► Male to Male Hose Adapter: https://amzn.to/3b8tj1H
► Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3DSgK52
► Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3NWdcTG
► Plastic Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3xcV3Lw
► Endoscope: https://amzn.to/3tEU4Bm
► 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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