Garden pump

[James]

I need a garden water pump to raise water two metres from the adjacent canal to my small lawn. I'd be interested to hear recommendations on brand and any other advice.

[Chris Green]

Good luck! :-)

'Pond pumps' seem to have random reliability in my experience, price is no guide. If a submersible pump would do what you need then I'd personally go for the cheapest you can see on eBay or similar. As regards mains or 12v then I'd personally go for 12v but it all depends on how easily you can provide power of either voltage.

How much water do you actually want?

If you want a non-submersible pump then I don't really have any experience.

[charles]

presumably you have permission from the canal owner?

[Harry Bloomfield, Esq.]

James was thinking very hard :

I don't think water extraction from a canal is allowed.

[The Natural Philosopher]

That was not the question.

[Chris Green]

I don't suppose anyone is going to notice unless the OP installs a very big pump!

[Harry Bloomfield, Esq.]

The Natural Philosopher has brought this to us :

Perhaps the OP wasn't aware?

[charles]

but, if it isn't, any answer is helping someone break the law. That's conspiracy

[alan_m]

I use a 12V pump non-submersible purchased cheaply from Ebay to pump de-onised water up a 18 foot window washing pole for washing upstairs windows. The only slight problem is priming it in the first place. It's meant to be self priming but it will not prime properly if the pole and connecting hose is connected. I first have to remove the output hose and pole and then water pumps freely. I can then switch off the pump, connect the hose/pole and turn the pump on again where it now works without problems.

I paid £16 for the pump (100psi 6Litres/minute) and £14 for a mains to

12V supply Water and mains electricity don't mix so a waterproof enclosure is required for the power supply

[gopalansampath]

you don't need to do this conecting/disconnecting routine. You only have to fit a non-return valve mechanism at the suction point. A one-way plastic hose connector at the inlet to the pump will do the same.

[Brian Gaff]

Firstly, are you actually allowed to pump water from the canal onto your lawn. Brian

[tabbypurr]

Only if legally permitted: large paddle wheel, on it a spiral of hosepipe. Water enters the open hose end, and slow rotation moves the water up toward the centre of the wheel, where a coupling free to rotate dumps it into stationary hose. Downside is size.

NT

[James]

I am, but I should have been clearer: it's advice about the pump that I want.

[Kellerman]

But it is the answer.

[The Natural Philosopher]

No, it is not.

[Richard]

What is?

[Kellerman]

oh yes it is ....

[Vir Campestris]

The canal may have no current.

Andy

[The Natural Philosopher]

hydraulic ram would work

[Chris J Dixon]

Don't you need some head for those?

Chris