Rain Barrel Pump 

Hi Matt, here is the model number of the pump and a link to Amazon where I ordered it - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09196SLT3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - I hope this helps, if not let me know.

Hi tweaker, the outside measurements of the Huskey container is approximately 17 1/2" length - 12 1/2" wide - 10 1/2" high. The Home Depot has them on the shelves with all the storage boxes. I hope this helps

Hi Luke, good question. Yes, if you were going to run the pump for a long period of time, it would be a good idea to have a vent, or if you were running continuously then a fan would be best. I only run the pump for a few minutes to transfer 50 gallons, so I do not need a to vent.

Jesse, I do not leave mine on, but my understanding is that this is a self-priming on demand pump, so you could use a timer and have it turn on and off when needed. Let me know how that works for you.

​@BrightSparkIdeas a on demand pump has a pressure switch when you open a tap it automatically turns on I did buy a through the side float switch so when the barrel is empty it shuts the pump off I bought a 2 pack because I have 2 systems a house one for potable water I haul in and a second one for rain but can also be used to turn off the pump by putting the second one on the tank being transferred to my rain water unit has 4 barrels downstairs and 4 under my downspouts 2 for the house 1 for my garage and 1 for my sheds total 8 barrels all connected in winter I close off the outside one's and drain them the 4 downstairs gives me water year round for my house plants and toilet with my pumps inside they won't freeze and since the barrels downstairs are lower than the ones outside they fill up first

Hi, I apologize for the late response to your question, but I just noticed your comment today. It’s a very good question, and my first instinct is to agree with you and say yes, it is upside down. The main reason I added it upside down in my design is that it is extremely difficult to check or remove the filter cup if I had it the other way around. Based on its design and the way this filter works I don’t really think it makes any difference which way you install it. For me I have very few particulates in the water that I am transferring from my catchment barrel to my storage barrels, and having checked it after every use, I find very little to clean out of the mesh strainer/filter. This might be because I am not using it correctly and I would check and see what works best for you. So, in conclusion, you are probably correct it’s upside down, but in my personal experience upside down works for me. Let me know your thoughts.

The outlet on all the barrels are about the same height, but the inlet for the blue barrels is 4 feet higher so gravity would not work. Also the blue barrels are located in a different part of the garden about 60 feet away.

@@BrightSparkIdeas So you need to go out periodically and fire up the pump? We're in Vancouver area (Seattle like) so rain is np but in Jul-Aug it has been very dry.

Hi Don, I purchased it online at Hayneedle.com Upcycle 55 gal. Rain Barrel - Terra Cotta. I hope that helps.