newshound wrote:
On 28/05/2020 18:50, Chris Green wrote:
Is there such a thing? We just want a simple pump with (probably)
BSP/Hozelock input and output connectors for moving water from one
water butt to another and/or pumping water into the greenhouse.

Doesn't need to be continuous rated, it will only get run for tens of
minutes. Submersible pumps don't fill the bill. Needs to be able to
self prime and lift water a metre or so on the suction side.

You'd think it was a simple requirement but there really doesn't seem
to be such a thing at a sensible price (i.e. less than £100,
preferably a lot less).

Any ideas?

It's not obvious to me why a submersible pump isn't suitable.
Self-priming is no problem provided you fit the pump below the upper
level of the water. Something to be said for having ELV pumps in
gardens, plenty of bilge pumps on eBay.

I can't get a submersible pump into the water in many cases, that's
the problem. I think submersible pumps need to be in the water to
keep cool don't they?

--
Chris Green
·