We had a hand pump on the farm in Wheatfield Indian. No elec, no phone: builds muscles, about 20 feet deep in glacial sand and silt. Best water I ever tasted. Thanks for your comment, Ray! A hard-working life is a good life. Hope you have a lovely spring! Rain catchment will be the primary source of water. My design is to pump water from the 2, gallon ferrocement catch tank up the hill behind the cabin to two connected 2, gallon ferrocement tanks to create a gravity feed system.
The property is in escrow and the water system in on the drawing table. Rain Catchment is the way to go! We are working on getting our systems in place so that it can, one day, become our primary source of water. Hey, Marx. The pumps I mentioned in the article Bison Pump and Simple Pump, specifically are intended for a drilled well.
My wife and I bought raw property in Central Texas. After building our homestead house I built a rainwater harvesting system with 5, gal of storage. It has met our water needs for the last 12 years with absolutely no problems. I wish we could have a hand pump but the depth of the well excludes that possibility. Rainwater harvesting is, by far, my favorite method of getting the water we need! It sounds like you have a fantastic system for your homestead. I hope the pump I need exists.
My spring and cistern 6 ft deep are feet from my house and about 20 feet lower. Want to hand pump from the house and hoping that is possible. Any help appreciated. How interesting that you talk about how it is not necessary to have a hand pump be the sole source of water for the household. I am starting a new business this summer. I will find a good pump puller company in my area for this as well actually. I want to prepare my holdings to sustain life for whom ever follows me, possibly some of my younger relatives.
I want a water source that is reliable and does not require electricity. Bison looks good to me. When I was a child, we had only hand pumped water. Unusual Pumps Many people of the time believed that drinking from cast iron was not healthy. Where to Find Antique Pumps Collectors can find antique pumps locally at thrift shops, garage and farm sales, and antique stores.
My Tractor Forum My Tractor Forum is a site for old tractors and farm tools and they have an off-topic area where you can post questions about other farm items such as well pumps.
Country Life Country Life is another site that specializes in information about homesteading and other aspects of country living. Ruby Lane Ruby Lane is an online antique mall. Tias Like Ruby Lane, Tias is an online antique mall that carries a little bit of everything.
Tips for Buying Old Well Pumps Before you go looking for an antique pump you should know why you want it. These tips will help: Look for pumps in working condition; they will be worth more in the long run. Unusual pumps will ultimately be worth more than the common pumps.
Paint that is intact will help protect a pump from the elements. If you are buying your pump online ask questions and make sure you understand the seller's return policies and guarantees. Always read feedback about the seller if it is available. Collecting Antique Well Pumps There are collectors today who search antique shops and farm shows hoping to find authentic antique pumps to use as decorative accents in their gardens.
By Kate Miller-Wilson. Determining Antique Butter Churn Value. History of Treadle Sewing Machines. History of Women's Shoes. Decorative Outdoor Stone Urns. By Jeanne Grunert. Antique Bottle Markings. These reliable pumps can be attached mechanically to a small windmill or a solar powered motor and be used as an emergency backup whenever the electrical power may be disrupted. Even with modern technology, the same basic design is still used today in the construction and operation of a manual hand water pump.
Bayne Updated July 18, The Old Days Although the manual hand pump may be of an old design, many are still in use today for wells that are no deeper than 20 to 30 feet in depth. Leather The round interior of the manual water pump uses a metal disc that is sealed against the smooth sides of the pumping chamber. Check Valve A check valve or a one-way valve is generally used to keep the suction pipe full of water.
The Drip Cap Many older homes and farms have utilized the manual hand water pump. When the lever is raised, the opposite valves open and shut.
The lower valve closes, trapping the water in the cylinder and the top valve opens, admitting more air, raising the water level a bit more. Repeating the push and pull on the lever increases the volume of the water in the cylinder still more. Once it reaches the spout, water gushes out. Read" series of vision-related e-books.
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