HAND PUMPS-HAND PUMPS
SALE SALE SALE...30% off a
hand pump system
I have a hand pump that can pump YOUR well, really! There are so
many hand pumps to choose from and I want to make sure that you get the right one!
Look at the bottom of this page and you can help me size your system and give you some
ball park prices! If you give me your well depth, the case
size and the level down to the standing water,
then I can give you a cost on the hand pump system. If you have a submersible pump,
no problem. I can fit in an 1 3/8" pump on one inch pipe and inside 2"
casing. Let me know if you need to pump the water "up" beyond the hand
pump into a tank like this one. Tell me if you
want to attach the hand pump to a windmill now or in the future. Hand pumps can even
be attached to a jack pump. A jack pump is run by a gas or electric motor and can do
the "pumping" on the hand pump for you! . I have about 20 in
stock.
There are a number of hand pumps adapters too. You can attach a
garden hose to the hand pump or just hang a bucket from the spout. The compression
spout allows you to pump up a hill or you can even attach 1 1/4" pipe out the back of
the hand pump and send the water anywhere on your property. Some of the hand pumps
stroke can be adjusted for different people. If dad wants to pump and get more
water, put the stroke on 10 inches. When the grandkids come over, set the stroke at
5 inches and they can do the pumping! PLEASE give me a situation
and see if the hand pump will work for you! If you purchase one from me, then I'll
tell you how to install it too! I'll make sure that you have all the right adapters,
or I can send you just the hand pump.
If you have one to install, look on my new
installation page for a few hints!
HAND PUMPS 101...A CRASH COURSE!
There are a number of hand pumps on the market, but which is the right
one for you? Let's take a look at some of the differences and the prices associated
with the hand pump.
Regular Hand Pumps-These are the hand pumps that need a lower piston
pump inside the well to pull water, usually shallow wells under 40'. The hand pump
will be connected to a pump rod that goes through the pipe and is attached to a piston
pump at the bottom. Below the piston pump I always attach a foot valve. This
is a check valve with a screen around it to keep out the well particles. The foot
valve helps hold the prime. Once you get the water to the surface, you can pump into a
bucket that attaches to the front open spout. These hand pumps cost $500. The lower
cylinder cost from $150 to $350. You'll need a foot valve too so you'll spend about
$700 and up, depending on the amount of pipe and rod in the well. These
are NOT closed systems so I wouldn't use them for drinking.
Windmill Hand Pumps-These are hand pumps that can be attached to the
Windmill by way of a flat bar and to your wood rod. It has a built in packing gland
that makes it a sanitary system and allows you to pump extra elevation up to your storage
tank. If you don't have the wind, disconnect the windmill and pump by hand.
You use the windmill cylinder inside the well so there's no need for a second
cylinder. With this type hand pump, you can attach a jack pump with a gas or
electric motor. This will allow you to pump the lower cylinder by hand, wind, gas or
electric motor. These hand pumps go from $725-1000, depending on a couple
factors. I can walk you through any situation.
***As a part of your hand
pump system, you need the hand pump, lower cylinder, pipe, pump rod, a foot valve,
threaded rod, the 5/8 to 7/16 adapter, a nipple, and the base flange. The flange is
a cast iron part that helps you install it and level it around the well. They can be
sanitary OR not, depending on if you're drinking from the hand pump. There is also
the garden hose adapter which allows you to have someone pump and you can water the garden
at the same time.
There are choices for a hand pumps...you need to ask yourself:
do you want an open spout to get water flow at the hand pump
do you want compression spout which pumps to the hand pump and
extra elevation
do you ever want to attach it to a windmill
how deep is the well
what's the water level down the well
do you want to pull water out of a river or a water source at ground
level
do you want to use 1 1/4" plumbing
do you want 2" plumbing to get more water
do you want to use the water for drinking or just for irrigation
Once you answer these questions, give me an e-mail: Ellen@windmills.net
Give this picture of the windmill style hand pump a moment to boot up!
Click on it for a full view picture!
If you have ANY questions PLEASE ask! Remember I'm in
California so call after 8:30 AM Pacific time...530-644-3008.
These
hand pumps provide a practical solution providing much needed clean water. These are
strong pumps that are capable of providing many years of heavy service with minimal
maintenance. Hand pump are able to pump water from wells as high as 350 feet. They are threaded internally to accept
1-1/4” or 2" standard steel drop pipe or PVC. The pump rod adapter
provided accepts either 7/16" or 5/8" standard steel pump rod.
The pump handle
has two positions for the fulcrum pin. Lifting ratios can be set at either 5 or 7.5 to 1.
All major parts are sturdy cast iron iron,
which is resistant to rust and remain in good useful condition for many years. The only
service needed is a change of the leather pump seals every 15 to 20 years, depending on
water quality and amount of use. All these hand pumps are designed to use standard pump
leathers.
My hand pumps are designed to be used with or
without a windmill. It is common for people to first purchase a hand pump and a year
or two later to purchase a windmill, which greatly increases the amount of water
available. The windmill can be easily erected directly over the hand pump and connected to
it so that the hand pump can be used to pump water either manually or by wind power.
Email me at:
Ellen@windmills.net
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