Great project.
I built an 8’ undershot spiral water wheel pump for my creek. I was hoping that I could supply a small amount of water to a small watering hole about 100’ away and about 3’ head. I built it out of all oak lumber and it is heavy. It was a great project and very cool to watch as the water pumped out of the center axel. It had plenty of volume for what I was wanting. The problem was when I connected the hose it was like putting a break on it. I did not have enough current to over come the drag of the back pressure. More than likely it has major design flaws on my end not the principle behind the spiral pump. I shelved that project for another day and yes the little watering hole is drying up slowly.
Last edited by va7thson; 08/08/11 06:17 AM.
