Diggin It
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As I understand this and recall from previous threads:
If that's all correct, I see no need for a tank/bladder to be installed. Use the generator to power the pump as long as needed to fill the tank, then kill power to the pump. The only issue may be priming the pump each time. If you install a hydrant, you'll need to leave the valve open any time the pump is running.
You might want to buy/install or build a small portable/temporary shed that should cost $500 or less.
- This is unimproved, unoccupied property.
- There are no buildings or utilities.
- You're not there much of the time.
- You use a generator for power only as needed.
- For now, you only want water to fill the totes/tanks to be used for irrigation, meaning you'll only be running the pump intermittently and do not need constant pressure.
If that's all correct, I see no need for a tank/bladder to be installed. Use the generator to power the pump as long as needed to fill the tank, then kill power to the pump. The only issue may be priming the pump each time. If you install a hydrant, you'll need to leave the valve open any time the pump is running.
You might want to buy/install or build a small portable/temporary shed that should cost $500 or less.