Install the Hand Pump and Access Panel
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Old Fashioned Well With a modern Twist #water #sustainbility #offgridliving
What happens here
Once the stone veneer and mortar have fully cured, install the well hand pump and the access panel. The video showcases a 'Bison Pump,' an old-school hand pump, installed on the completed stone structure. Carefully position the pump onto the prepared top surface (e.g., flagstones) of the enclosure. Secure the pump's base by drilling pilot holes and fastening it with appropriate anchors or bolts into the top material, ensuring a stable and rigid installation. Connect the pump's intake to the well pipe according to the manufacturer's instructions for a watertight seal. Finally, install a durable access panel, often made of a composite material or metal, into the framed opening on the side of the enclosure. This panel will provide convenient entry for any necessary electrical work or maintenance of the well components hidden within the enclosure, as highlighted by the presenter. The presenter emphasizes that the well is 400+ feet deep.
Goal: Securely mount the well pump and integrate the access panel.
Tools and materials
- Access Panel — Providing entry to internal well components and electricals
- Anchors/Bolts — Securing the pump to the enclosure's top surface
- Bison Pump — Drawing water from the well for manual access
- Drill — Drilling pilot holes for pump mounting and access panel
- Screwdriver Set — Installing the access panel
- Wrench Set — Tightening pump connections and bolts