Well pumps?

[BlueDog]

That makes sense. We also use 'whale' peristaltic pumps at work, which operate on a car battery. These are very easy to operate, but may not work if your water levels are low.

 

[Dorky_D]

The bailer is my backup plan for an exteded power outage or no city water. I think I am going to get one of those metal check valves.

 

[J man]

I just saw an ad for one in a magazine, I will have to look for it again so I can get the website.

Bison Hand Water Pumps

 

[churchmouse]

This should work as the foot valve check is directional. It will allow flow away from the well but checks up on return. This would be the answer with minimum mods to the well head.

 

[GrumpyUnk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzD6k2OoQ5Y

Thanks for posting that video. That can give me a good working solution till I figure something else out permanently!

 

[03A3]

Check this out, and similar from other sources.
Bison Deep Well Hand Water Pumps
We used this type of pump for many years.
You have to have water and I would not want to depend on generators, fuel for a generator ect in order to have water.
I guess the bailer bucket would get you by but it would be slow going, which is better than nothing by a country mile.
If you can swing it you should get another casing in the ground and set up the above type pump. Have it ready in case you need. At least get another well cased.
Put up a couple of panels of fence ect so nobody can see it.

 

[churchmouse]

Check this out, and similar from other sources.
Bison Deep Well Hand Water Pumps
We used this type of pump for many years.
You have to have water and I would not want to depend on generators, fuel for a generator ect in order to have water.
I guess the bailer bucket would get you by but it would be slow going, which is better than nothing by a country mile.
If you can swing it you should get another casing in the ground and set up the above type pump. Have it ready in case you need. At least get another well cased.
Put up a couple of panels of fence ect so nobody can see it.

You could set the whole thing up, run it to test and then remove the pump, cap the new casing and cover it all up so none would be the wiser. Test it occasionally but keep it in reserve if you are worried.

 

[03A3]

You could set the whole thing up, run it to test and then remove the pump, cap the new casing and cover it all up so none would be the wiser. Test it occasionally but keep it in reserve if you are worried.

That would work too, even better in fact. I would like to have some way of hiding the pump for when it is actually in use. Need to think ahead on that too.
I like to keep my stuff out of sight.

 

[churchmouse]

That would work too, even better in fact. I would like to have some way of hiding the pump for when it is actually in use. Need to think ahead on that too.
I like to keep my stuff out of sight.

If SHTF, do not run your lights visually or you will have un-wanted visitors. Same would go for water.

 

[Car Ramrod]

If SHTF, do not run your lights visually or you will have un-wanted visitors. Same would go for water.

Exactly. If your house is the only one lit up at night, people will notice...