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    Is there a manual pump on the market that can lift water from 800 feet??

  • #2
    Originally posted by tabwyo View Post
    Is there a manual pump on the market that can lift water from 800 feet??
    No .
    I'd rather be rich than stupid, but, unfortunately, I didn't get to pick.

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    • #3
      OK... so my time working on a leather cup swabbing system isn't wasted.

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      • #4
        Keep in mind that just because your well is 800 feet deep does not mean that the water is that deep.

        My well is about 600 feet deep, but the water level is around 20 feet. BIG difference in pumping requirements.
        This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis

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        • #5
          You said manual, so why wouldn't the traditional ram pump work? I mean once the water is in the pipe, the ram creates the forward motion and prevents backflow, so why again wouldnt the old fashioned farmers ram pump work?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by tech View Post
            Keep in mind that just because your well is 800 feet deep does not mean that the water is that deep.

            My well is about 600 feet deep, but the water level is around 20 feet. BIG difference in pumping requirements.
            Very true, mines 90 and water is at 13ft
            Knowledge is Power, Practiced Knowledge is Strength, Tested Knowledge is Confidence

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            • #7
              I guess I need to sound my well and see where the water level is. I just want to have a back up to my back up plan. Once my new roof is on I am guttering it to collect rain and melt water in two 8,000 gallon tanks. I also have a diesel generator I can use to run the well if the power is down. The thought is to use the collected water until it is out and then run the generator enough to power the well pump and fill the catchment tanks. I should only have to fire that bad boy up 3 or 4 times a year even with watering crops and stock. But in a long term crisis I'll eventually run out of diesel. I'd prefer not to have to hitch up the mules and cart to make the mile trip to the irrigation canal with my truck bed tank every other day if at all possible.

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              • #8
                Look at simplepump.com. Their pump goes to 350ft and is top quality.
                "It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark"

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Klayton View Post
                  You said manual, so why wouldn't the traditional ram pump work? I mean once the water is in the pipe, the ram creates the forward motion and prevents backflow, so why again wouldnt the old fashioned farmers ram pump work?
                  The weight of the water column in the pipe becomes too heavy for the "old fashioned" pump to draw up to the surface. Different pumps, different lift capabilities, but as stated, you need to know how far the water has to be lifted.
                  This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis

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                  • #10
                    Seems most companies do not recommend manual pumps going deeper than 350' :)

                    http://www.simplepump.com/WHY-SIMPLE...pointform.html
                    PUMP INSTALLATION AND USE


                    Shallow or deep well - to 350’. (More info.)

                    Lever arm removes in minutes, and pump can be dropped into low-profile (for security while you are away).

                    Lighter and easier to transport --- but tough. No heavy truck needed to carry to site.

                    No special lifting rig required for installation.

                    Frost-proof.


                    Tough enough for industrial use.

                    Ideal for groundwater sampling and monitoring.

                    Range and Farm application - pumping in remote areas and rugged emergency back-up.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by tabwyo View Post
                      Is there a manual pump on the market that can lift water from 800 feet??
                      Hi there ... You question is very much like one I posted on another forum. I was directed to a website that seemed quite interesting. I'm attaching the email I sent asking about my well (400 feet) and their response. Hope it helps.

                      Hi! First off, I live on 2 acres of land just outside of
                      > town and have well water.
                      >
                      > After spending 3-1/2 weeks without water after hurricane Ike, I
                      > decided to see if there was a way I could get water from my well
                      > without electricity. I decided against a generator because,
                      > eventually, I'd run out of stored fuel.
                      >
                      > Someone suggested I check out your site but wasn't sure your product
                      > would work for me if my well was really deep.
                      >
                      > To be honest, I know nothing about water wells/pumps. If something
                      > goes wrong with it I call the pump guy and he fixes it.
                      >
                      > I called my ex-husband to see if he could tell me how deep the well
                      > was and he told me he thought it was around 400 feet.
                      >
                      > I'm wondering if your product might be an option for me.


                      Robin,

                      Your situation is ideal for a well bucket. Your well likely is 400 feet deep, but the static level of your water will be much closer to the surface. Depth does not matter. All you would need is a long rope or cable to lower the bucket into the well and then draw it up again to get the water. You need no electricity or fuel to use the bucket, although a windlass would make raising and lowering the bucket easier. (We are in the process now of developing a windlass to work specifically with our well buckets.)

                      The WaterBoy bucket is designed for long-term emergencies or off-grid living. When you need it, have your pump guy remove your pump and you can use your WaterBoy.

                      Most wells have a standard 6-inch outside casing. Some may have a 4-inch liner installed. If your well has a 4-inch liner, you will need the 3-inch bucket. Otherwise, the 4-inch bucket will be perfect.

                      If you have any other questions, please call us at 417-938-4991.

                      Darren
                      Well WaterBoy Products

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                      • #12
                        I am savimg for a simple pump cause you do NOT have to pull the electric pump to install it! It is offset and the pipe can drop right down the well casing off to the side of the existing pipe and you're good to go.

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                        • #13
                          Goatlady: Hi ... What type of "simple pump" are you considering? Even though the product mentioned in my previous post in not expensive, I really don't want to have to pull the pump to use it. My goal is being able to handle things myself and since I'm single and have no "big strappin' fella" hanging around, it sounds interesting.

                          Thanks ... Robin

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