New2Wellz
Active Member
I've been considering adding a manual pump to my existing well to cover for long-term power outages.
I have not done a LOT of research, but have seen units that tie into the existing system as a manual backup to the electric pump; that is, there is no outside outlet that you might fill a bucket with...the manual pump moves water through the existing supply lines and into the house. The pump handle protrudes through the well cap.
Has anyone here installed a manual pump on an existing drilled well?
If so, can you tell me what options you selected, how you like it, etc?
Are there better options for short-term and long-term backup?
To anticipate the question, I have no idea how far down the water level is, nor do I know how deep the water is. The county does not have the driller's report on file. The well was drilled 20 years ago.
I have not done a LOT of research, but have seen units that tie into the existing system as a manual backup to the electric pump; that is, there is no outside outlet that you might fill a bucket with...the manual pump moves water through the existing supply lines and into the house. The pump handle protrudes through the well cap.
Has anyone here installed a manual pump on an existing drilled well?
If so, can you tell me what options you selected, how you like it, etc?
Are there better options for short-term and long-term backup?
To anticipate the question, I have no idea how far down the water level is, nor do I know how deep the water is. The county does not have the driller's report on file. The well was drilled 20 years ago.