Finding your own water is one core component of self-sufficient living. Aside from growing your own vegetables, having your own water source lessens your dependence on standard water systems. A necessary part of having your own water is a pump. These are often a mechanized pump that regularly brings water up from the ground and includes jet and submersible models for shallow and deep wells.
A shallow well typically uses a jet pump that is mounted by itself above the ground. This model draws up water through a suction motion, much like a straw when used by a person. These pumps, however, can only be used at a depth of 25 feet. Equipped with an electric motor, jet water pumps should be filled already through a one-way check valve to start working.
Deep wells can also make use of a jet pump. Two pipes are needed, however, with one being a 35-foot long tail pipe. These two work together with suction and pressure to bring the water to the surface. But, this method isn't entirely efficient for deep wells and, instead, a submersible pump often provides better results. A submersible model is placed underground and consists of a cylindrical well casing, of which the bottom half is a sealed pump motor connected to an above ground power source. Submersible water pumps bring water to the surface easily and will last the user 20 to 25 years.
While well pumps run automatically with an electric motor, what do you do when the power goes out? Having a hand water pump on hand is advised. Hand water pumps attach to a well pump and will provide water without electricity. A person can use a hand pump and expect the water to come out at three to five gallons per minute, from a depth of 300 feet. Because power can go out on occasion, having a hand pump around to supplement your mechanized well pump is advised.
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