Posted: 2/4/2015 2:50:54 PM EDT
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I was researching well water in-line hand pumps and I've found the Simple Pump and Bison.
The Simple Pump ordering instructions have you measure your well depth, the pump depth and the static water level. My well is 150' deep but the water level is at 7' feet. (We checked and double checked the water level) Both the Simple Pump and Bison pump are able to pump water much deeper than the typical 33 to 25 feet deep and are priced accordingly. Is there a less expensive option than either of the pumps above that'll install in-line with the electric pump? |
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I was researching well water in-line hand pumps and I've found the Simple Pump and Bison. The Simple Pump ordering instructions have you measure your well depth, the pump depth and the static water level. My well is 150' deep but the water level is at 7' feet. (We checked and double checked the water level) Both the Simple Pump and Bison pump are able to pump water much deeper than the typical 33 to 25 feet deep and are priced accordingly. Is there a less expensive option than either of the pumps above that'll install in-line with the electric pump? Doesn't Harbor Freight or Northern Tool have a Pitcher Pump for shallow wells? Very inexpensive and effective. Or you could use a 12 vdc RV type water pump for auto or semi-auto operation and eliminate the hassle of pumping and have water quickly available from a small, let's say 30 gallon tank. Even an old water heater would work well for the tank and could be pressurized for instant demand capability. |
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tractor supply pitcher pump
The Cast Iron Pitcher Pump is specifically designed for shallow well applications to 25 ft. or less. Includes an adjustable cap for optional handle positions and a pitcher spout that holds the pail for easy operation.
Fluid Types: Water Lever action Inlet Port Size: 1-1/4 in. Outlet Port Size: 5/8 in. |
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I was researching well water in-line hand pumps and I've found the Simple Pump and Bison. The Simple Pump ordering instructions have you measure your well depth, the pump depth and the static water level. My well is 150' deep but the water level is at 7' feet. (We checked and double checked the water level) Both the Simple Pump and Bison pump are able to pump water much deeper than the typical 33 to 25 feet deep and are priced accordingly. Is there a less expensive option than either of the pumps above that'll install in-line with the electric pump? Whatever shallow well pump you go with, I'd extend the well pipe, in the well you have described with the water line at 7 feet, at least to 50 feet to try to get less stagnant water, than would be the case at levels just below 7 feet. |
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Also, check your elevation for use with a pitcher pump. They operate on atmospheric pressure, so if you are in the mountains, they are less effective than at sea level. ETA: Just seen you are listed as FL, so you are probably GTG for something like 30 feet to water level.
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Also, check your elevation for use with a pitcher pump. They operate on atmospheric pressure, so if you are in the mountains, they are less effective than at sea level. ETA: Just seen you are listed as FL, so you are probably GTG for something like 30 feet to water level. He said the water line is at 7 feet.... He's good... So if he puts put's his pickup pipe down at 50 feet or more, he will likely get fresher water. |
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Keep in mind that your static level of 7 feet will drop with dry conditions, and depending upon your well, the level can drop dramatically during use.
Our well (with a simple pump in it) has a static level of ~10 feet, but that drops quickly to ~60 during moderately heavy use. Re-measure the water level during a period of regular use to get an idea of how much and how quickly the level will drop in your well. |
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Quoted: He said the water line is at 7 feet.... He's good... So if he puts put's his pickup pipe down at 50 feet or more, he will likely get fresher water. Quoted: Quoted: Also, check your elevation for use with a pitcher pump. They operate on atmospheric pressure, so if you are in the mountains, they are less effective than at sea level. ETA: Just seen you are listed as FL, so you are probably GTG for something like 30 feet to water level. He said the water line is at 7 feet.... He's good... So if he puts put's his pickup pipe down at 50 feet or more, he will likely get fresher water. OP: Make sure you don't have torque arrestors, or the old style pitless adapter installed. Those can make it impossible to do anything. We have the old style pitless adapter installed, and I can't install squat until I dig up the top of the well.
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