Trace Oswald wrote:
If you want the barrel 6' high, they are roughly 3' tall and you need some space at the top to get water into the barrel, so I would think 10' would be the minimum. As an aside, 2.31' only gives 1 psi, so 6' gets you barely over 2 psi. When the barrel is full, you'll get a little more, but I would be surprised if that works much better in the soaker hose.
Oh! Now I see what you were getting at. Thanks for elaborating.
Burl Smith wrote:
A solar powered water pump then will increase pressure and allow minimal height.
I never thought of that! A search on Amazon shows birdbath style
solar pumps. Do you know something that would work for a garden hose in my application?
Thanks for everyone's replies. They're all good food for thought. I tucked the IBC tote 50' away under my home's chimney, and there really isn't another spot for it. But all these ideas are excellent to consider.