Moving Water in Camp
As of 2024, we don't quite have the water system fully dialed in, but we've learned a lot over the years and it feels like we are close to a painless water solution on playa. A part of that involves getting fresh water from the tanks where it's used, and grey water to the tanks where it can be collected or removed from playa.
Sierra Site Services Fresh Water TankWell Pumps
TheyWe deliverhave a 500few gallonof tank that comes connected to athe Harbor Freight 1HP Well Pump. (Manual)
This is thewhat sameSierra pumpSite Services delivers attached to their fresh water tank. It is also what we use in the Gayflower!Gayflower for the fresh water system. And we have a brand new,new backup versionin a box in the Gayflower.
Pro Tip: When delivered, our pump was not primed. To prime it, you have to open a little nut and pour in some water until it overflows. We did this using a plastic bag with the corner cut off.
Pro Tip: Do not run this kind of thispump pumpdry for backups!more Itthan performs10 quiteseconds.
Pro (haTip: ha!)The attank pumpingmust freshbe water. It goes on and off automaticallypressurized to keep23 psi which can be done with a systembicycle pressurized.pump.
Only ever use this kind of tank for potable water.
Sewer Pumps
We bought two of the Harbor Freight 3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pumps (\Manual)
