I have a very small seasonal (Usually flows until August depending on the weather) creek on my property. I am hoping to use this for irrigation of a garden and plants around the house. Couple of issues. The creek is about 80 ft below the house. Pipe/Wiring run will be about 300 ft. One thought was to put a small pump in the creek and pump to a few thousand gallon pond or tank that was higher and closer to the house. Then use a bigger pump to run sprinklers and such. That way I could get the flow and pressure needed without running heavy wiring down the canyon. Would also allow me to pump when stream flow is very low. Could also direct downspouts into tank for more water.
One question is how to do storage pond/tank. With the soil here would probably need a liner. This could quickly become a project that isn't economically feasible.
Could try a well but that is kind of hit or miss around here.
Big question right now is how to run wiring to pump. The hills are steep so no way to get much equipment down them. Might be able to get a ditcher down it to bury the wiring but would be difficult to keep erosion in check. Had though of just using #12 flexible (extension) cord and running it across the ground. This would meet code if on a GFCI circuit. Code allows this for temporary (up to 90 day) use. Other options are boring (seems like this would be expensive but not sure how expensive) or overhead. Not pretty but could trench what isn't in the woods.
I am not sure if there is any way to do above ground conduit and meet code.
Pumping from a creek here is no problem from a legal standpoint.
Looking for ideas and what others have done.
Jim
One question is how to do storage pond/tank. With the soil here would probably need a liner. This could quickly become a project that isn't economically feasible.
Could try a well but that is kind of hit or miss around here.
Big question right now is how to run wiring to pump. The hills are steep so no way to get much equipment down them. Might be able to get a ditcher down it to bury the wiring but would be difficult to keep erosion in check. Had though of just using #12 flexible (extension) cord and running it across the ground. This would meet code if on a GFCI circuit. Code allows this for temporary (up to 90 day) use. Other options are boring (seems like this would be expensive but not sure how expensive) or overhead. Not pretty but could trench what isn't in the woods.
I am not sure if there is any way to do above ground conduit and meet code.
Pumping from a creek here is no problem from a legal standpoint.
Looking for ideas and what others have done.
Jim