Moll. 1,793 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Because the pressure is so bad here it takes hours to water the garden. You cannot use a spray head on the hose as it just dribbles out, you have to crouch down and water each plant at the base. Is there something you can attach to the outside tap or on the hose or somewhere to increase the pressure? Was thinking along the lines like a jet spray but not as powerfull or as fine a jet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I know you can buy pressure boosters Moll but they're expensive £150+................My mate had the same problem and he would use his pressure washer with a shower head type contraption stuck on the end of the lance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Because the pressure is so bad here it takes hours to water the garden. You cannot use a spray head on the hose as it just dribbles out, you have to crouch down and water each plant at the base. Is there something you can attach to the outside tap or on the hose or somewhere to increase the pressure? Was thinking along the lines like a jet spray but not as powerfull or as fine a jet? I dont have mains water in my house Moll so i got an inline pump fitted, mainly for my shower. I'm sure that was around 150 pound for the pump which does the whole house so you should be able to pick up a smaller one for what you need.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,793 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I dont have mains water in my house Moll so i got an inline pump fitted, mainly for my shower. I'm sure that was around 150 pound for the pump which does the whole house so you should be able to pick up a smaller one for what you need.... Same here, plus i am last in line..... farmhouse - cattle - me. Whereabouts do you fit the inline pump? Johnny, that is exactly the kind of thing i was thinking about. Don't suppose you know how he did it please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I dont have mains water in my house Moll so i got an inline pump fitted, mainly for my shower. I'm sure that was around 150 pound for the pump which does the whole house so you should be able to pick up a smaller one for what you need.... Same here, plus i am last in line..... farmhouse - cattle - me. Whereabouts do you fit the inline pump? Johnny, that is exactly the kind of thing i was thinking about. Don't suppose you know how he did it please? If I remember rightly Moll he used the head off a old watering can and just fixed on the end of the pressure washer lance with a jubilee clip. You could use one of these Moll and they can be taken to where you need them. http://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/product/hand-water-pump/244 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,793 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'd be on all day with one of those Johnny, have muscles in my right arm like Arnie Going to try the rose on the jet spray. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'd be on all day with one of those Johnny, have muscles in my right arm like Arnie Going to try the rose on the jet spray. Thank you Do what I was taught in my younger days Moll.............50 strokes then swap hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I dont have mains water in my house Moll so i got an inline pump fitted, mainly for my shower. I'm sure that was around 150 pound for the pump which does the whole house so you should be able to pick up a smaller one for what you need.... Same here, plus i am last in line..... farmhouse - cattle - me. Whereabouts do you fit the inline pump? Johnny, that is exactly the kind of thing i was thinking about. Don't suppose you know how he did it please? the pump is fitted above the boiler, its a noisy b*****d but you get used to it. It kicks in when a tap is opened...... Looks like JB has a good idea there although he is lying about the 50 pumps then change hands.....his record is 16 and a half.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I dont have mains water in my house Moll so i got an inline pump fitted, mainly for my shower. I'm sure that was around 150 pound for the pump which does the whole house so you should be able to pick up a smaller one for what you need.... Same here, plus i am last in line..... farmhouse - cattle - me. Whereabouts do you fit the inline pump? Johnny, that is exactly the kind of thing i was thinking about. Don't suppose you know how he did it please? the pump is fitted above the boiler, its a noisy b*****d but you get used to it. It kicks in when a tap is opened...... Looks like JB has a good idea there although he is lying about the 50 pumps then change hands.....his record is 16 and a half.... 16 1/2 pumps but I can manage 50 strokes quite easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,793 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 This will be about the right time for me to leave this conversation me thinks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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