How Do You Pump From Underground Water Collection Tanks Without Using A Submursable Pump?
For tanks that will accomodate a hose but not a submersible pump, you can use an externally mounted electric pump to pull large volumes of water from the tanks. Using Channel Locks or a large pipe wrench, open the access on the tank. Check the water quality before proceeding, for dirt or strong odors. Determine the distance you need to move the water: Probe the tank with long dowel rods to determine the depth. Wood works better because you can see the water line. If the tank is fairly full, you may only have to raise the water a few feet. Try to determine the depth to the bottom of the storage tank, if possible. Determine the pump you need: For a small volume an electric drill pump for $2.99 from Harbor Freight Tools will work. It has a 1/4″ chuck that fits most standard drills, delivers 6 1/2 GPM, using two garden hoses. For large volumes/prolonged use, you can choose either the 1/2 HP Chicago Electric mountable pump, which moves 330 GPM (iem 1479-5VGA shown above)for $29.99 or the Wa
