Drum Barrel Pump

[Matt In Oklahoma]

The wife came home with this freebie jewel. I dont have any water barrels that require a pump. I went with the used food barrels with open tops that screw on so I wouldnt have to have any extra equipment or honestly any extra work in getting the water out. Kinda lazy that way I am. It just seems too simple to dip a cup or pan in and get the water without the elbow work to me. I have smaller 5gl containers with spouts like the sports water jugs that are good for drinks of water etc in the kitchen. So i'm looking to learn from experiences here because my system of water storage hasnt failed me during power downs or when the well was out etc but maybe i'm missing something that could be better.

The questions I have are:

Is this any good? It looks like a cheapie to me.

What is better, best?

Why would I have water barrels that require a pump over what I have now?

[blackhawk]

They make better out of hard plastics and different metals. they work good. some barrels have theadred holes that some pvc fittings will fit in makeing for more ideals.

[goatlady]

May be your arms are longer than mine, but I can't dip even 1/2 way down a 55 gal barrel! Got me a pump that screws onto the small hole in the barrel lid and I'm good to go to the last drop. Are your wife's arms long enough to dip when you are not there (checking the prerimeter/night guard duty)? How about the kids? Using the pump will allow younger, less grown folks to lend a useful hand and free your's up for things they cannot do. Never hurts to have more than one way to do something.

[BioG8r]

Matt, really a preference thing until you get down to contamination, with the pump, the drum never gets opened. I have it three ways, my wife prefers to use the closed lid drums for drinking water. no "floaties", no hands or sleeves,,,,,. We use the open tops for refilling the dog water, toilets and for washup.
We have a heavy metal rack in the barn, 9 - 55's on their side, with spigots for small animal storage. The last is the easiest way IMO.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Matt, really a preference thing until you get down to contamination, with the pump, the drum never gets opened. I have it three ways, my wife prefers to use the closed lid drums for drinking water. no "floaties", no hands or sleeves,,,,,. We use the open tops for refilling the dog water, toilets and for washup.
We have a heavy metal rack in the barn, 9 - 55's on their side, with spigots for small animal storage. The last is the easiest way IMO.

hmm interesting points

[eeyore]

Had similar pump, don't leave it out side when the piston gets rusty it will eat the seal away and you will be worse of then when you started.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Had similar pump, don't leave it out side when the piston gets rusty it will eat the seal away and you will be worse of then when you started.

Thanks, it will be on a shelf since i really dont have a use for it right now