Jeramie Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I finally finished my above ground. Ive had the water running but through a 5/8" hose im only getting 2.6gpm. A 19000 gallon pool is going to take a while. I have a 100+ year old hand dug well on my place. The water is 15' down and over 18' deep (I stopped measuring there. Im guessing is well over 20' deep). I have a small 1/6th horse pump but its not enough to pump the water over a 15' lift and 110' to the pool. Ive started check with rental places for larger pumps. According to charts ive found, the 3" utility pump pushes up to 200gpm. One guy told me they lose their prime and a 15' lift would be to much. I should go with a submersible in a 2". Another place told me the 3" pump would work great. I have little to no experience with the utility pumps.... I could use a little input here. The 3" is attractive because I could realistically expect 100gpm if its running well. Thats just over 3-hours to fill the pool. Im afraid the 2" would be much slower. The guy told me he rents them all the time to people emptying their pools. If that thing only runs about 20-25gpm, though it be faster then the garden hose, its still going to take a while.... HELP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? What's the diameter of your pool Jeramie??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? I've heard of having the local fire comapny coming and filling pools around here. Don't got a pool so don't know if they really would or not. As for the pumps, can't help ya there. Got about the same size one you have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Jeramie,, it would be more cost efficient to hire a Milk Bulk Tanker to deliver that water to ya... If you try to fill that pool with a conventional pump, all you will succeed in doing is burning it up.... Check with your local co-op they are usuall pretty friendly to deal with, and can give some names of some indipendant drivers that will hual the water for you for a nominal fee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? [ QUOTE ] Jeramie,, it would be more cost efficient to hire a Milk Bulk Tanker to deliver that water to ya... If you try to fill that pool with a conventional pump, all you will succeed in doing is burning it up.... Check with your local co-op they are usuall pretty friendly to deal with, and can give some names of some indipendant drivers that will hual the water for you for a nominal fee... [/ QUOTE ] I just thought of this also and was coming back to edit my other post...Good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? [ QUOTE ] I've heard of having the local fire comapny coming and filling pools around here. Don't got a pool so don't know if they really would or not. As for the pumps, can't help ya there. Got about the same size one you have.... [/ QUOTE ] The fire company said they would be happy to but their tanks are pretty nasty. Id get rust flakes and such in the water. They didnt suggest it. As far as the old milk tanker, yep we have one. He hauls 3000 gallons and its $100 a load. (roughly $600). I can rent the pump for $45... The rental companie's insurance should cover the pump. He told me they use them on pools all the time... Btw HG, our pool is the 27'dia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Our's was 18 Ft. round and yes it does take a long time. Patience is a virtue and filling it slowly allows you to work out the wrinkles much easier. I'd suggest using the garden hose. But I am cheap. One thing you might consider is paying your neighbors to let you use their faucets as well provided you have close neighbors. Of course having a well on your place may indicate that you do not. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Our pool was 28 ft. and it took all night to fill it. Of course, we were on city water too. Glad you can rent the pump. That will certainly help speed things up. Got pics yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Youre right bowjoe. I have 12 acres. No neighbors. My nearest neighbor is roughly 3 acres or more away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Oh btw, ill try to get some pics up soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Over 15ft is pretty decent head pressure to overcome. I'd find out what gpm the pump will push at that head pressure. I betting that 200gpm number is max and if it can't overcome much pressure, you may end up moving no water. Smaller pumps often can overcome more pressure. Don't get to fixated on flowrate and ignore the pressure rating on the pump. It's funny, usually on air compressors folks go the other way. Ignore the flow rate and concentrate on the pressure. Gotta keep both in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Re: Pump Information? Dont think I would use the shallow well if I were you Jeramie. You will likely get a lot of sediment and possibly other junk if you do. Nice to start out with a pool that is as clean as possilbe. With our deep well to completely fill it took us about a day, I pull hoses from two different hydrants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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