Connect Pump Hoses and Inlet Pipe
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Never seen irrigation like this? Pumping from the pond...setup start to finish!
What happens here
Connect the firehose to the pump's outlet. Use a wrench to ensure the connection is tight and leak-free. For the pump's inlet, connect a 2-inch PVC threaded fitting directly to the pump. This PVC pipe will extend into the pond. Attach a filter basket to the end of the PVC pipe using hose clamps. This will prevent debris from entering the pump. Make sure all PVC joints are thoroughly glued with PVC cement and primer to prevent air leaks, which can cause the pump to lose its prime. The PVC pipe should extend into the pond to a depth that prevents picking up surface debris or drawing in air.
Goal: Establish secure and leak-free connections for the pump's water intake and discharge.
Tools and materials
- 2-inch PVC Pipe — Creating the pump's inlet pipe
- 2-inch PVC Threaded Fitting — Connecting PVC pipe to the pump inlet
- Filter Basket — Preventing debris from entering the pump
- Firehose with Quick Connectors — Connecting to the pump outlet
- Hose Clamps — Securing the filter basket to the PVC pipe
- PVC Elbow — Directing the PVC pipe into the pond
- PVC Union — Allowing the PVC inlet pipe to be easily disassembled for transport or storage
- Reciprocating Saw DeWalt — Cutting PVC pipe to desired lengths
- Wrench — Tightening hose connections
- PVC Cement — Permanently joining PVC pipes and fittings
- PVC Primer — Preparing PVC surfaces for gluing
- Teflon Tape — Sealing threaded connections