Manual pump for well water?

[mikefraz]

The YouTube video I watched stated they will ship you the pump with install instructions. They're a small business operation so give them a call if you're not finding what you want on their website.

I plan on contacting them. Looks promising. Thanks for the info.

 

[indyjohn]

I plan on contacting them. Looks promising. Thanks for the info.

 

[olhorseman]

Estimated cost on this one? It’s asking me for a lot of information I don’t have to get a quote.

It's over your budget (pump alone is about $1k if memory serves me). However, the value may be worth it.

 

[nate77]

I looked at this PVC deep well option, a lot lighter, and cheaper than a BISON.

Deep Well Hand Water Pumps @  Survival Unlimited .com

I also thought about a DC submersible pump with battery, and solar panel like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Ranch-Submer...8&qid=1512664208&sr=8-4&keywords=dc+well+pump

Let me know how it works out, I have 4" well on my property, with a static water level of 40', well out of reach of a normal pitcher pump.

 

[Bucky623]

... I also thought about a DC submersible pump with battery, and solar panel like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Ranch-Submer...8&qid=1512664208&sr=8-4&keywords=dc+well+pump

Let me know how it works out, I have 4" well on my property, with a static water level of 40', well out of reach of a normal pitcher pump.

In the Q&A section has some comments about durability of this particular pump and the fact that it won’t fit in a 4” well.

 

[nate77]

In the Q&A section has some comments about durability of this particular pump and the fact that it won’t fit in a 4” well.

Yeah, the reviews on this pump are pretty hit or miss, that is why I didn’t end up pulling the trigger, but amazon does have a good return policy, and if it works, it could be a very afordable solution to shtf water.

 

[Bucky623]

Yeah, the reviews on this pump are pretty hit or miss, that is why I didn’t end up pulling the trigger, but amazon does have a good return policy, and if it works, it could be a very afordable solution to shtf water.

The uncle of a friend replaced his submersible with a 48-volt pump that’s powered by solar and batteries. He also drilled a separate well in front of his house with a hand pump for neighbors to use during a grid down. He said he doesn’t mind them getting water but they’ll have to provide their own power.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

We have a pitcher pump well in the front yard. The leathers dry out and it needs primed with a hose. If we remember, we try to get it to pump in the summer. Fill it up with the hose the let the boys pump until it starts to run. Rusty water at first, then it usually cleans out.