Living Off Grid – A Home Made Deep Well Pump
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LIVING OFF GRID: A HOMEMADE DEEP WELL PUMP 💧
If you have ever searched for a deep well pump, you probably had the same reaction as many homesteaders: they can be incredibly expensive. That may be manageable when electricity is readily available, but accessing well water becomes a much bigger challenge when you are living off grid or preparing for a lengthy power outage.
Unlike a spring or creek, a well requires you to lift water from a deep, narrow hole in the ground. Standard hand pumps may work for shallower wells, but they can struggle when the water level sits farther below the surface. Electric pumps solve the problem, although they depend on a reliable supply of power and can be costly to purchase, install and repair.
That challenge inspired one off-grid homesteader to design and build a homemade deep well pump. The aim was to create a practical way to bring water to the surface without relying on the electrical grid or spending a small fortune on specialist equipment.
A backup pump can provide valuable peace of mind during a blackout, equipment failure or emergency. It may also be useful for an isolated cabin, remote homestead or piece of land where connecting to mains electricity is not practical.
The article below shares the story behind this homemade pump and explains how the design was developed to overcome the difficulties of collecting water from a deep well. Even if you choose not to copy the project exactly, it could provide useful inspiration for your own off-grid water system.
Before building or installing any homemade pump, check your well depth, casing size and local regulations. Materials that come into contact with drinking water should be suitable for potable-water use, and the finished system should be protected from contamination.
Want to see how this inventive off-grid water pump works?
FULL ARTICLE HERE: Living Off Grid – A Homemade Deep Well Pump
