Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool? Ironicly, my local
B&Q had exactly what I need last weekend, which I (foolishly, in
retrospect) didn't buy on the spot. Today, of course, not only do
they not have it, but deny that they ever did :-( Admittedly, I can
see anything similar on the www.diy.com website.

Julian


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"Julian Fowler" wrote in message
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Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool? Ironicly, my local
B&Q had exactly what I need last weekend, which I (foolishly, in
retrospect) didn't buy on the spot. Today, of course, not only do
they not have it, but deny that they ever did :-( Admittedly, I can
see anything similar on the www.diy.com website.

Julian



What type of paddling pool is it Julian. Does it hold more than five or six
buckets full of water ? Is it to heavy without the kids in it to carry or
drag across the lawn to where you want to empty it ? Can't it just be
deflated or folded to let the water out, great for watering the garden when
sun's been out, also saves on the charges in some places, or even take a
length of garden hose and siphon the water out to where you want to empty
it.

The only time I'd use a pump in kids paddling pool is if I'd turned it into
water feature with a fountain in the middle.


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On Sat, 05 Jul 2003 15:19:56 GMT, "BigWallop"
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"Julian Fowler" wrote in message
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Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool? Ironicly, my local
B&Q had exactly what I need last weekend, which I (foolishly, in
retrospect) didn't buy on the spot. Today, of course, not only do
they not have it, but deny that they ever did :-( Admittedly, I can
see anything similar on the www.diy.com website.

Julian



What type of paddling pool is it Julian. Does it hold more than five or six
buckets full of water ? Is it to heavy without the kids in it to carry or
drag across the lawn to where you want to empty it ?

Somewhat - its about 8ft across and 2ft deep. Maybe "padding pool"
gives the wrong impression :-)

Can't it just be
deflated or folded to let the water out, great for watering the garden when
sun's been out, also saves on the charges in some places, or even take a
length of garden hose and siphon the water out to where you want to empty
it.

Problem is that the place where we put the pool isn't where we'd want
to reuse the water. The idea is that we should be able (either when
changing the water in the pool, or emptying it completely) to transfer
the contents to one of a number of water butts from which it can be
reused for garden watering. Siphoning is probably impractical as the
ground where the water butts are is higher than the pool :-(

Julian



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On Sat, 05 Jul 2003 15:19:56 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote:


"Julian Fowler" wrote in message
.. .
Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool? Ironicly, my local
B&Q had exactly what I need last weekend, which I (foolishly, in
retrospect) didn't buy on the spot. Today, of course, not only do
they not have it, but deny that they ever did :-( Admittedly, I can
see anything similar on the www.diy.com website.

Julian



What type of paddling pool is it Julian. Does it hold more than five or
six
buckets full of water ? Is it to heavy without the kids in it to carry
or
drag across the lawn to where you want to empty it ?

Somewhat - its about 8ft across and 2ft deep. Maybe "padding pool"
gives the wrong impression :-)

Can't it just be
deflated or folded to let the water out, great for watering the garden
when
sun's been out, also saves on the charges in some places, or even take a
length of garden hose and siphon the water out to where you want to empty
it.

Problem is that the place where we put the pool isn't where we'd want
to reuse the water. The idea is that we should be able (either when
changing the water in the pool, or emptying it completely) to transfer
the contents to one of a number of water butts from which it can be
reused for garden watering. Siphoning is probably impractical as the
ground where the water butts are is higher than the pool :-(


CPC do a little submersible ('hippo' type) for about £30

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On Sat, 05 Jul 2003 15:19:56 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote:


"Julian Fowler" wrote in message
.. .
Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool? Ironicly, my local
B&Q had exactly what I need last weekend, which I (foolishly, in
retrospect) didn't buy on the spot. Today, of course, not only do
they not have it, but deny that they ever did :-( Admittedly, I can
see anything similar on the www.diy.com website.

Julian



What type of paddling pool is it Julian. Does it hold more than five or
six
buckets full of water ? Is it to heavy without the kids in it to carry
or
drag across the lawn to where you want to empty it ?

Somewhat - its about 8ft across and 2ft deep. Maybe "padding pool"
gives the wrong impression :-)

Julian Fowler


That's an Olympic sized swimming pool. I had scenes of a huge big pump
drawing water from a little round inflatable puddle maker. :-))

There are loads to choose from Sir:

http://www.pumpinternational.com/SUBMERSIBLE.HTM

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products...20AslashL.html

http://www.justgenerators.co.uk/page...siblepumps.htm

And lots, lots more.


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On Sat, 05 Jul 2003 15:51:04 +0100, Julian Fowler
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Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool?

Small bilge pump for a boat? eg:-

http://marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=mrst&Product_Co de=37551&Category_Code=pumpelec


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In message , Julian Fowler
writes
Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can
use to pump water out of a child's paddling pool? Ironicly, my local
B&Q had exactly what I need last weekend, which I (foolishly, in
retrospect) didn't buy on the spot. Today, of course, not only do
they not have it, but deny that they ever did :-( Admittedly, I can
see anything similar on the www.diy.com website.

Julian


I think CPC do a sump pump for about 30-40 quid
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Makro cash & carry will be selling an Einhall 7000l/h submersible pump with
a float switch for £20 + vat from 9/7. They have sold these pumps and
Einhell drills in the past so I assume they work


PK

Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can

The drill powered "zenpump" from Axminster £5.50, just add hose. (plus brick
to lay on top of drill)

Toby.

"Toby" wrote in message ...
Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can

The drill powered "zenpump" from Axminster £5.50, just add hose. (plus brick
to lay on top of drill)

Toby.

I have a drill-pump, but am always worried that the drops leaking from
the pump will splash onto the drill and .... you've guessed it...
don't use a drill (or anything else) outside without an ELCB in the
circuit...

(Abdullah Eyles) wrote in message . com...
"Toby" wrote in message ...
Can anyone suggest a source for a low-cost electric pump that I can

The drill powered "zenpump" from Axminster £5.50, just add hose. (plus brick
to lay on top of drill)


Hi

Drills arent rated for continuous running, I would have thought if you
used a drill pump for long the drill would fry - but I havent actually
tried it. So if youve got a lowly old drill somewhere that'd be the
one to use.

Regards, NT