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Grid Goes down...what will you do for water? Installing a modern hand pump!

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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer

Stoney Ridge Farmer

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This project guides you through the installation of a Bison Pumps deep well hand pump, designed for off-grid water access or as a reliable backup. The process involves assembling the pump cylinder with pipe sections, carefully lowering it into an existing well casing, connecting additional pipe sections, drilling a critical weep hole for freeze protection, and finally attaching the pump head and handle. The video emphasizes attention to detail and safe handling during installation.