Interconnect All Wells for Redundancy
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What happens here
Connect all existing wells on the farm (e.g., the home well, solar well, and mega-shop well) to create a robust, interconnected water system. This provides redundancy, ensuring a backup water source in case one system fails or is insufficient due to weather conditions (e.g., cloudy days for solar power). Install shut-off valves in strategic locations (e.g., junction boxes in the ground) to manage water flow and isolate sections for maintenance. Consider adding hand pumps, such as a Bison Pump, to wells for emergency manual water extraction, even if a powered pump is also present.
Goal: Create a robust and redundant farm water supply.
Tools and materials
- Bison Pump — Manual water extraction during power outages
- HDPE Pipe — Interconnecting water lines
- Junction Boxes — Protecting underground valves and connections
- Shut-off Valves — Controlling water flow between wells and systems