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Yes, but raising the tank would be alot of work compared to installing a pump.

I have a 1600 rain tank and am wondering if there are recommended solar panel/electric pump kits available that would let me take the water out, raise it an average of 6 inches, and then feed a drip line. I suspect the panels and pump need to be matched in size/capacity so am hoping there is somewhere I can just buy the right combination. My outlet form the tank is 2" if that matters.

Thanks.  I think I will build a lightweight black "roof" over the white part where the sun could get in. I could add baffles inside so that no light could bounce in. Or just drape an opaque sheet of some kind over it.

Both of those would also cut down on air movement so maybe reduce the evaporation loss as well.

Hi, I just installed a 1600 gallon rainwater catchment tank and have a couple questions for people more experienced than I:

1. As you can see in the photo, I have a white colored leaf filter just above the tank opening.  Will this let in too much sunlight and let algae grow?
2. Do you think too much evaporation will flow out of this opening at top? If so, how can I control the evaporation?

Thanks.