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11/10/2008 12:20:12 PM EDT
I live out in the country and, therefore, have a well with a standard electric pump.  This, of course, means no water if the power is out.  Is there any good way to set up a manual backup to the electric well should I be without power for an extended period of time?  I'm looking for something that is high reliability and low maintenance that will still allow my electric pump to function normally when the power is on.  

Any ideas?
11/10/2008 5:49:07 PM EDT
[#1]
Yes - generator - I have one and power a fair amount 5500/8500 peak.  $750 and $750 for a licensed electricicn to wire it up.
11/10/2008 6:09:28 PM EDT
[#2]
We are looking into a generator also but I'm interested in a bare bones manual pump.  Something that can be operated by hand so that I will always have water, even without electricity or fuel.
11/10/2008 6:36:23 PM EDT
[#3]
Theres not much other than a back up power source, generator or battery, that will let your current pump work in place.  

There are plenty of manual pumps on the market. Most require a shallow to mid depth well (~300ft max). But these are dedicated to their own well and pipe.

Manual Pumps
11/11/2008 8:12:32 AM EDT
[#4]
Thank you for the link to ABS Alaska.  Their manual pump says it can be used in the same well as an electric pump and may be exactly what I'm looking for.  I have contact them by email to learn the specifics.
11/17/2008 10:29:10 AM EDT
[#5]
I sent ABS Alaska an email almost a week ago and have gotten nothing in response.  I will try again but does anyone know of another supplier of this type of manual well?  

Customer service is important to me and ignoring an email from a potential customer isn't a good start.
11/17/2008 10:47:00 AM EDT
[#6]
never tried these guys but they turned up on a Google search
http://www.survivalunlimited.com/deepwellpump.htm
11/17/2008 10:49:12 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
I sent ABS Alaska an email almost a week ago and have gotten nothing in response.  I will try again but does anyone know of another supplier of this type of manual well?  

Customer service is important to me and ignoring an email from a potential customer isn't a good start.


Try Dean Bennett.

I've always had good service from them.