In the process of building a combination small shop and boathouse at our cabin in northwest Ontario. I have an old farm sink that I would like to use for a fish cleaning sink. I can't hook it to the plumbing system but it will be right over the lake and I would like to pull water from the lake for the sink. Any ideas of what sort of pump I could use for this? We have regular electricity or "hydro" as its called up north
Pump for a sink
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ez-duzit
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Use a manual pump similar to what is used at the galley sink in small boats.
Richard Cranium
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small 12 volt RV water pump
CGT80
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115/120 volt rv style water pump.
I used this one for my tig cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001FAA5Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I used this one for my tig cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001FAA5Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20
bobdole4u2
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Just get a small shallow well jet pump from Harbor Freight
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Marctrees
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Seems to me to use KISS thinking and look for manual hand pump.
Only thing is, would be nice to have both hands available to rub down fish while rinsing.
Don't forget to consider winterizing complications.
Marc
Only thing is, would be nice to have both hands available to rub down fish while rinsing.
Don't forget to consider winterizing complications.
Marc
Marctrees
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I suppose if you have power at this boathouse anyway,
You could find an appropriate small 120vac to 12vdc converter...
and get https://www.google.com/search?ei=Kr........0i71j35i304i39j0i13j0i20i263.GEbs6Uxex58
Shur flo and flojet are the most common, have been in use in virtually all RV's for yearssss.
Only thing is for winter you would have to pull and bring in the pump...
Or design plumbing, pickup line made of flexible hose ? to be able to dip the intake tube into a jug of RV antifreeze.
Marc
You could find an appropriate small 120vac to 12vdc converter...
and get https://www.google.com/search?ei=Kr........0i71j35i304i39j0i13j0i20i263.GEbs6Uxex58
Shur flo and flojet are the most common, have been in use in virtually all RV's for yearssss.
Only thing is for winter you would have to pull and bring in the pump...
Or design plumbing, pickup line made of flexible hose ? to be able to dip the intake tube into a jug of RV antifreeze.
Marc
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Marctrees
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Whatever you get, make sure it can self prime the vertical lift distance you will need.
And obviously, a good strainer at intake..
Maybe DIY using stainless chore boy dishwashing pads.
Actually, Cu may be better at keeping down any algea growth.
Marc
And obviously, a good strainer at intake..
Maybe DIY using stainless chore boy dishwashing pads.
Actually, Cu may be better at keeping down any algea growth.
Marc
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Marctrees
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I see cgt80's link uses 120v, no need to convert to 12vdc.
Amazon page shows - "self-priming up to 9 vertical lift feet"
But, always doublecheck anything on retailer webpages.
Marc
Amazon page shows - "self-priming up to 9 vertical lift feet"
But, always doublecheck anything on retailer webpages.
Marc
Marctrees
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http://www.depcopump.com/datasheets/shurflo/2088-594-154.pdf
I would definately put it on a GFCI in your use.
I would have the GFI outlet INSIDE of the shop wall out of the weather, , run pump cord through wall.
Some may chime in "NOT TO CODE"
Ya, in this case whatever.. best way to do this.
Marc
I would definately put it on a GFCI in your use.
I would have the GFI outlet INSIDE of the shop wall out of the weather, , run pump cord through wall.
Some may chime in "NOT TO CODE"
Ya, in this case whatever.. best way to do this.
Marc
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Thank you all for your replies. Yes, the entire boathouse is GFI protected. I will probably go with the 120 volt rv style pump since two hands will be needed two clean the fish which would make a manual pump awkward. I'll probable go with a copper pipe with a filter on the bottom to go in the lake and a length of connector between the top of the pipe and the pump so that I can pump it full of antifreeze in the fall.
It would be nice to have a fully submerged pump that could stay all winter under the four feet of ice but I don't want to have to deal with a pressure tank. Thanks again.
It would be nice to have a fully submerged pump that could stay all winter under the four feet of ice but I don't want to have to deal with a pressure tank. Thanks again.