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Small Cabin Forum / Off-Grid Living / New to the forum and need some help (pump recommendation?)
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EJ marco
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 09:13
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Hello All,

Great website! I have a dug well about 25' deep and about 250' feet away from my cabin. I have a EU3000 generator made by Honda. It pulls 3000 watts. I see some pumps that use less then 3000 watts, but I hear the start up could draw alot more watts. Could anyone recommend a pump I could use?

Thanks,

EJ

larry
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 09:37
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what type of pump are you using? 3000w @ 120v = 25A. i have a hard time beliving that pump is using that much power. double check your pump specs.

EJ marco
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 09:49
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Hi Larry,

I don't have a well pump yet I was hoping someone could recommend one. Thanks for the quick reply.

Best regards,

EJ

MtnDon
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 11:34
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Grunfoss makes pumps that have very low start needs. They also make some excellent DC pumps.

EJ marco
Member
# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 15:41
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Thanks MtnDon,

Will check it out.

Thanks,

Ej

MtnDon
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 17:59
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the right name is Grundfos

sm paul
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2011 20:04 - Edited by: sm paul
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I've been following this website for a few months now and finally decided to sign up today, after reading your post. I have a 23 foot well 150 feet from my camper, which is the future sight of my cabin. I use a 1 H.P. shallow well pump with a built on pressure tank. They run on a 15 amp circuit and mine puts out a lot of water. From the pump I just use a garden hose to the camper. They can be bought at menards , harbor freight, home depot, or even on ebay. This one is a little bigger than the one I have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-6-HP-1-WATER-JET-PUMP-Shallow-Well-Fountain-garden-/36033576178 5?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e5af6179

Pyro
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# Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:31
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These pumps are sold at Harbor Freight for as low as $90- when they go on sale. I just bought one at that price, but won't be installing it at the camp until spring/summer.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-hp-1-inch-shallow-well-pump-with-stainless-steel-housi ng-47906.html

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