A Hand Pump for Shallow Water sources

[@tyrannosapienlex]

The Excelsior E2 has become quite an elusive animal. Are there other brands and styles of rotary, or semi-rotary hand pumps that could serve the same purpose, in the same way? Thanks!

[@moonlight5252]

Been looking for a pump like this as well due to it being out of stock on practical preppers. Any luck finding anything?

[@Rickugg]

You always have great ideas on getting water one way or another. Have a Great Day.

[@engineer775]

We must have water! :)

[@wandaschmidt4046]

What is the actual model of this pump? I can't seem to find this on the internet. Very interested in using this if things get so bad this year that no power for water in our shallow well.

[@SurvivalCitizen]

Thanks for the info & time to make the video... Very useful! This could save me the time and hassle to hook up generator to power storage tank discharge pump for just short power outages and small water needs...

[@engineer775]

It will work and a lot less money than a generator and fuel.

[@kennethsilverman1309]

Just installed mine, amazing that it pressurized to 30 psi faster than the electric well pump

[@iwantosavemoney]

that is really cool I have never seen a pump like this one. great video

[@confinisher67]

You have some great ideas. Happen to have one for getting water from your well with no electricity with an electric pump on the end of it. It's about 75 feet deep?

[@sherri99516]

Thanks, for posting: A Hand Pump for Shallow Water sources. Always, some great ideas & how to videos coming out of engineer775PracticalPreppers home workshop. :)

[@paulgee4336]

Would be nice if you mentioned your static water level (well) has to be at about 20' at near sea level. And what you can do if you have a deeper well and/or higher altitude.

[@ernestkeeton6674]

My well is 280 to 300 ft. deep can you suggest the best way to get the water into my home without electricity?

[@rchopp]

Thank you for sharing this I believe this is the tool that would work perfectly with my setup.

[@engineer775]

Let me know if I can help.

[@CelebrityCyborg]

I am interested in the idea of Rain Catchment. This great! thx for posting.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Pretty sweet, didn't know you could do this :D

[@bluemoondiadochi]

wow, this is surprising! my grandpa has one in his weekend house to pump the rainwater from the tank up to the attic water tank. but the consensus in the family is that the pump kinda sucks, so we preffered carrying 10l buckets of water up the stairs, if not using a generator and a pump... i remember this kind of pump being the last, last option to consider....

[@anigiainvhi1799]

Nice handy pump to have around just in case!

[@nov51947]

I like this! You are so full of interesting data.

[@engineer775]

Thank you sir! my pleasure

[@TheUSAforever1]

Great info! I have to say though, it was a little mean to make the dog get up, he looked like he was quite happy until you hosed him. LOL

[@goriverman]

Thanks, great setup

[@filitimo8381]

Wow..I've been looking for this pump all over the internet. Thanks for the video..where can I find it?

[@eatmud4x4]

how do you keep your hair so neat is it a toup ? seriously love your vids. thanks for the info.

[@brucewayne-cave]

Outstanding system, you are a fountain of knowledge. Would you recommend this pump to feed from a pond that needs about a 20-25' lift to the house _(Do you have an accurate way to measure lift over distance?)_? If so, would one use a floating strainer at the pond; then several pre-filtration steps, then check valve, before hitting any ceramic filter? I suppose a floating supply line _(PEX?)_ in the pond would freeze solid, perhaps the inlet should be below any potential pond ice 12">?

[@anthonymusso5282]

I want to put this on my shallow well. How shallow does the well need to be? And do I place it between the Electric pump and tank?

[@jutec6254]

Excellent video , very clear . I will use a similar system for a boat , no electricity and enough pressure for a shower and kitchen sink. Do you know what is the maximum PSI that you can get in your set up? Thanks

[@kawikahokulani]

Aloha. I like this. I had a brainstorm. Use (2) pumps. Mount them so the handles are sticking up, with foot rests mounted on opposite sides of each handle. Mount 2 seats, facing each other, so the pumps can be pumped by 2 people pressing with their legs, sorta like the Hobie Pelican Drives on their Kayaks. Mounting a center pivot point and a tie-bar between the (2) handles would allow 1 person to pump it, the resistance would be greater as it is only 1 person pumping and each extension of each leg would be actuating both pumps during a power stroke. But with 2 people, it would be very little effort and you are effectively using the largest, most powerful muscle groups in the body. Peace & Prepare Pax et Paro

[@fistofthenorthstar9010]

Ok. This is what I was thinking. 😂.

[@domingue4god]

This is absolutely awesome!!!

[@stephenrichards3557]

How did you securely mount your rotary pump to the fence? - Does that model have built in brackets or did you engineer / purchase a mount that would fit most rotary pumps?

[@FaisalMutter]

good work. thanks for sharing . I want to ask. How much pressure is required to make ceramic filter to work well.

[@mikeadrover5173]

Outstanding love your channel. Knowledge even the remote is strength. As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~

[@TheAardar]

so, this pump is not designed for potable water? I bought it because I wanted to make sure my family had drinking water but it appears you have to filter it after the pressure tank? Is that because of the mineral oil?

[@easyjohnny4320]

Awesome! Can this be connected with my existing shallow well water system? In between my jet pump and sediment filter to use it during no electricity situations? Thanks for the video.

[@magikknights721]

engineer775, you mentioned that you only pumped for a min and got that good sample pressure, I think you said the bladder tank can handle 80psi. question does the pumping of handle give more resistance as you get near the max psi? can you feel it so as to not over pump? I am hoping the answer is yes, but would like confirmation.

[@Solingen1000]

do you reuse your water for other things? such as using bathwater and pumping that to flush the toilet? or water the garden..

[@jonathanquinn5747]

This looks like an amazing alternative. I want to install this in my cabin in New Hampshire. At the start of the season and end of the season using a electrical shallow pump is not a good option How could I keep the pups from freezing?

[@Ikkimoto18]

Hello!! Can you please tell me where to buy this pump online?

[@WayneMeador]

This is very interesting, I like this pump! How far will it pull water up from a well do you think?

[@engineer775]

22 suction lift - 90 ft after the pump.

[@WayneMeador]

Ok, thank YOU engineer775 Practical Preppers!

[@jacobnigoche8392]

Engineer775 can i use this type of pump on a drive point well?

[@Paul_Thomas]

@@engineer775do you have anything that can do a static level of 80-90’?

[@hdfan5742]

this pump has a vertical suction lift of 7 meters and a head height of 25 meters FYI

[@fistofthenorthstar9010]

Can it be mounted horizontal so the handle is up and down?

[@jameswest3890]

Best part of having a dog is messing with them some times.....they love it too.

[@abuxxx3607]

Are water and mineral oil won't mix as you pour in from the top?

[@leonardonovara9348]

Interesting video. I have a question, is this pump good enough to pump water from a second floor to a tank in a third floor? Is it strong enough to handle aprox 6 to 8 meters up? Thank you.

[@ellenkjos3306]

This is perfect. I knew there had to be a way. :) :) :)

[@marksmith3556]

Your using pvc I thought pvc has chemicals inside of pipe cpvc is better its made for drinking water ?

[@mikelashewitz260]

Excellent! Thank You!

[@The1Green4Man]

Could this rotary pump draw water through 5 meters of pipe?

[@johnhenry7083]

You could put it on a wagon and use it as a fire truck with 3-4 rain barrels.

[@ixakagarate6100]

Could you please kindly indicate with is the output pressure this hand pumps can offer?

[@mckenzierae3118]

Very helpful thank you

[@iwantosavemoney]

is that brass to cast will that cause electrolysis rusting from one metal to the next?

[@PAFloridian]

thanks for posting

[@massis32210]

that's a sweet pump... whats the cost of the pump and shipping?

[@engineer775]

Click the link in the description. ~ 500.00 including shipping.

[@dragonusmc0311]

good one thanks for sharing.

[@raghavanb3126]

Can we install a ram pump instead of the bladder tank.? Is that possible?

[@lit0731]

hi!i'm just wondering ,how can you connect the metal to pvc pipe ?cause i'll try to connect it but it keeps cracked the pvc plastic w/thread on it,can you pls..reply and tell me how to do it right PLS..thank you and i will appreciate your tips..once again thank you...

[@chelsaeclemons2953]

Is there a cheaper version of this that would work?

[@mixologist143]

Thanks this might be what I am looking for - will it pump water up a hill? My well is a near my home (about 3 or 4 tiles deep) but it down a slight hill. If power goes out will I be able to pump water to the house/bladder? Must I prime it?

[@engineer775]

Hey Tim, Can you estimate the elevation from the top of your water to the bladder tank in your basement? The pump will suction lift 22 and after the pump lift 90 ft. You want to have a foot valve in the well. It is self priming. Send me and email if you want to work out the details of this.

[@Archangel0804]

Maybe I don't understand this fully, but Why would you want to shower or consider water as "Potable" from a catchment system (ie rain barrels) or swimming pool, (especially after the summer season and a few rain storms) ? Wouldn't it need to be pre-filtered? Not pre-filtering it I would be afraid to run water with any type of possible sediment thru an expensive pump for fear of destroying it

[@engineer775]

At the end of the video I put a picture of a system for filtering the water to make it potable if the source is not. Whole house filtration from any water source! If your source water is bad you can surely pre-filter it. My raincatchment system I am connecting it to has 4 ways of prefiltering. Rain harvesting ... It's about time I did this! Hope that helps.

[@Archangel0804]

engineer775 Practical Preppers Thanks Scott, I'll check those two videos out. I have a catchment system now, but only minor pre-filtration. Would like to have a passive way of purfication to make it potable

[@MrMcGillicuddy]

My well is 110 feet deep. Looking for a grid down solution. Any other options you know of Engineer 775? Thanks

[@mrshawnpp]

I have a 32 foot well, would this work for that? Thanks.

[@anthonymusso5282]

How shallow does the well need to be, mine is no more than 30'

[@lavondawarnemuende5552]

Will this work for a deep well? What would work for a deep well?

[@raterus]

No, you'll need a deep well pump,.like a bison pump, or simplepump

[@loungelizard836]

Wow! That's a $500 pump!

[@nelsondog100]

More than 700 in 2024!

[@victorcooper422]

Having trouble sourcing this pump. U2? Can you tell where to buy and how much. Great job thanks

[@alfredobrown]

practicalpreppers.com/product/excelsior-e2-hand-pump/

[@jerilyndeleon6667]

How to order/buy this kind of hand pump?

[@PAFloridian]

Where can we pick one of these pumps up? I searched google/amazon. Thanks.

[@rickyjohnson2251]

Where can I purchase this pump

[@mysciencenow]

great hardware

[@engineer775]

that it is.

[@palajangra6978]

Pump name and all parts open full video please

[@jeffproulx3388]

If you know. Where can I get one in canada?

[@MrConradF]

Is this pump self-priming? What about a situation where the well is shallow, but away from the house, and below it? Thank you for the video, useful and informative as always!

[@engineer775]

It is self priming. MAx suction lift is 22ft

[@tonycantrell9547]

is there deep well solution?

[@jerilyndeleon6667]

How to order this hand pump?

[@Meheimer100]

Do you think someone could integrate an old sewing machine foot pedal with this pump? Might need a little gearing down.

[@williams6550]

I was thinking pedal driven with a connecting rod. Need water? Go ride the bike!

[@iamm.2762]

Is this use any electric or machine

[@engineer775]

No

[@novascotianinfj]

what pump is that?

[@FOGHORNNC]

Nice!

[@cmicklus]

Is there a diagram for this system? I'm interested in putting this together for an off the grid home.

[@engineer775]

Yes. email me and I will send you a diagram. [e-mail]

[@cmicklus]

Hey, sent you an email! Looking forward to that diagram and starting to go off the grid!

[@angelacarter6593]

I can't find this pump. Is there a current model?

[@angelacarter6593]

@John Michael Thank you. It was the Excelsior part that did the trick.

[@xxkiloxx69]

Can you use this pump for fuel?

[@engineer775]

nope

[@williamblair1123]

Where do you get the pump?

[@engineer775]

www.practicalpreppers.com/online-shop/water-solutions/sigma-k2-excelsior-e2-detail-view

[@edwardcawley4681]

What contitues "shallow" in a well? less than 10ft?less than 50?

[@engineer775]

less than 25 feet from pump to water.

[@edwardcawley4681]

Thanks Good to know..

[@paul4utica]

where can you get one of these?

[@engineer775]

See the description. practicalpreppers.com/online-shop/water-solutions/sigma-k2-excelsior-e2-detail-view

[@mikesmith468]

Would this pull water from my drilled well (60 ft) if I hooked it up prior to my bladder tank?

[@jimdawn6]

my well is down 14 feet ,,,will pump that deep,,jim

[@engineer775]

It sure will. Here are the numbers depending on your elevation. ALTITUDE SUCTION LIFT Sea Level 22.0 ft. 1000 ft. 20.8 ft. 3000 ft. 18.4 ft. 5000 ft. 16.0 ft. 7000 ft. 13.6 ft. 9000 ft. 11.2 ft.

[@garyenwards1608]

beautiful bangs

[@davjan4]

Any ideas for a deep well pump? Like 200' +?

[@bobbuilds1403]

NO answers for deep well manual pumps....

[@doctordutch]

Thatis not an inexpensive pump

[@daverohn383]

Too expensive.

[@confinisher67]

You have some great ideas. Happen to have one for getting water from your well with no electricity with an electric pump on the end of it. It's about 75 feet deep?