Pump size needed for a Water Curtain

[33 RPM]

Hello all
just in the process of installing a water curtain feature
its about 2.5 metres to the top from the pump below
what size / flow rate pump should i get to ensure a reasonable flow
im not wanting a raging torrent....
Thanks.

 

[combatwombat]

Interesting feature. How is the water distributed, how wide is it, and what size pipe are you using?

 

[GBBUDD]

YOU'LL LOOSE A TON OF WATER WITH THE GENTLEST OF A BREEEZE

 

[j.w]

@33 RPM

 

[Mmathis]

That’s interesting, but agree with the others about distribution……and wind. Do you have any plans made up?

 

[33 RPM]

I dont use it when its windy and a gentle breeze tends to not affect it
i only use it for an hour or so at night, when any wind has abated.
water is pumped up a tube hidden inside a rebated groove
width was about 1.5 m
as for plans, i did it all myself

 

[RMaynard]

Are you able to get enough flow for your needs using the hose? If so, you could measure/time the amount of water coming out of the hose to see what your current flow is.

 

[Hound Heaven]

Hello all
just in the process of installing a water curtain feature
its about 2.5 metres to the top from the pump below
what size / flow rate pump should i get to ensure a reasonable flow
im not wanting a raging torrent....
Thanks.

I've always wanted one of those! I hope you get it running soon Not sure what sized pump you'll need but I think a valve will be necessary so you can control the flow.

 

[GBBUDD]

If I was going to build this feature I'd have my liner extend a minimum of 8 feet out off to the sides and probably 10 feet infront and back. Or if you have the water drop into a depression and there are high sides very close so any splash is caught.

 

[33 RPM]

I haved moved on since this was built
It worked a treat
the pump size from memory was 600 litres per hour
More than enough for a decent flow

 

[33 RPM]

Correction,,, 5000 litres per hour