Reddit reviews SHURflo Industrial Pump - 198 GPH, 115 Volt, 1/2in, Model# 2088-594-154

Currently my favorite topic! The system is entirely reusable and has NO LEAKS, which is incredible. It uses PEX 1/2" piping and "Sharkbite" fittings. The connectors are key: they snap on with no tool! They snap off with a simple tool. And no leaks. They're so perfect for the burn it's hard to believe.

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We bring the water cube empty, and have it filled. The fill is before the build is complete so I have to the footprint survey very correct, as you can't move that thing an inch once filled. The cube's output is PEX-ed to an on-demand pump, exactly like you'd find in an RV. The pump's output is passed through a two-stage filter (first year with the water cube (2015) people kept talking about the taste being weird), and then to a four-way splitter (or "manifold" in plumber-speak): kitchen sink, shower, personal water fill spigot, and misters.

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The misters were new last year and key for unloading extra water during breakdown. Overall my work-level on the water supply is way lower, and people are way more satisfied. I keep greywater levels in control by setting the pressure to the shower and sink fairly low.

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No leaks! I'm still blown away by how perfect the system is for our weird use.

Yes, I've added hot water to the keg before to help it dissolve. It helps, but still requires a fair bit of stirring.

I figured that I'd just add some pressure to the keg and bleed the pump outlet side in order to prime it.

I actually have one of these diaphragm pumps sitting around in the garage; I might try that.

You can use a pump that generates the pressure for some applications, as it puts out up to 35psi. I use these pumps to run 1gph pressure compensating drippers - one pump will run about 150 drippers.

$80 for the pump on amazon, Foxx sells them for way more than they're worth. but you can get submersible ones for even cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001FAA5Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=RMQ6B8R1O540&coliid=I3O2VQVIO4BUHA

Sorry for the late reply, I'm probably the only one who checks this sub. I have a double IBC tote setup, with this pump: https://www.amazon.com/Shurflo-2088-594-154-2088-Diaphragm-Industrial/dp/B0001FAA5Y/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499722510&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=in-line+water+pump+shurflo

With a couple of in-line filters: this on on the pump inlet: https://www.amazon.com/SHURFLO-255-315-Swivel-Water-Strainer/dp/B002XM3IP2/ref=pd_sim_60_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002XM3IP2&pd_rd_r=YQ8Y2Y060CD2PTJX5HB0&pd_rd_w=RXwRJ&pd_rd_wg=dIo1a&psc=1&refRID=YQ8Y2Y060CD2PTJX5HB0

And this one (I think) on the IBC outlet: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Strainer-mounting-stainless-screen/dp/B00CH18YFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499722741&sr=8-1&keywords=inline+strainer


I think my long hose is 100ft. Is there a lot of head? What kind of sprinkler is it? How large of an area do you want to cover?

I have a sprinkler similar to this one that works pretty well, probably covers around 12x12ft? https://www.amazon.com/Sprinkler-medium-watering-troubleshooting-Needed/dp/B01HB1NVH4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1499722821&sr=8-6&keywords=sprinkler

I've used it with another sprinkler like this, but there are too many holes, so not enough pressure https://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-Light-Circle-Pattern-Sprinkler/dp/B000KL17BU/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1499722890&sr=8-47&keywords=sprinkler

I've used them in two areas in my yard with about an 8ft difference in head. Neither were effected much by the head difference.

At work we have 3 ~800gal cisterns for our plant nursery. We have a pump similar if not the same model as this one which we use for the normal back-and-forth style lawn sprinklers. It works great, but again very little head. I think we might be able to run two sprinklers at a time with this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YVPSK?ref=emc_b_5_i