This was placed about 15 ft. down in the ground. It can go much deeper than that so long as you reduce the pipe/washer size so that it's not so much effort to lift. In Nicaragua and other countries they are going 200' down using 1/2" pipes and washers. You sacrifice volume, of course, but at least you can get the water up.
thank you. I am looking into designing one that will reach about 100 ft. how difficult is is to install and maintain the guide pulley at the bottom of the well?
You shouldn't use a pulley. If you have room you can use pvc elbows. Some people use small glass bottles or smooth formed hardwood blocks, or ceramic pieces to help the rope and washers make the turn at the bottom.
Also, from that depth you might want to use 3/4" pipe going down to carry and guide the rope and 1/2" coming up for 10' or so, and then 3/4" coming up the rest of the way. At least, if you're going to pump by hand. Larger pipe would be difficult to pump with. Washers in this small size are often made of plastic with a conical shape on the leading edge.
BTW, you didn't say if you're going down a bore hole and what diameter it might be if so. Even 4" boreholes can be used but larger is easier.
IT is good
rodapet 1 month ago
Good idea, only that design looks rather wobbly and will not last long.
MucusFelidae 3 months ago
@MucusFelidae It actually lasted and worked well for a couple of years before it got taken out by a record-breaking flood.
approtechie 3 months ago
genius. i like it.
SurvivalGrounds 6 months ago
"taking video" LOL
MrGimli2 1 year ago
what depth did this reach?
marvinsgarden87 2 years ago
This was placed about 15 ft. down in the ground. It can go much deeper than that so long as you reduce the pipe/washer size so that it's not so much effort to lift. In Nicaragua and other countries they are going 200' down using 1/2" pipes and washers. You sacrifice volume, of course, but at least you can get the water up.
approtechie 2 years ago
thank you. I am looking into designing one that will reach about 100 ft. how difficult is is to install and maintain the guide pulley at the bottom of the well?
marvinsgarden87 2 years ago
You shouldn't use a pulley. If you have room you can use pvc elbows. Some people use small glass bottles or smooth formed hardwood blocks, or ceramic pieces to help the rope and washers make the turn at the bottom.
approtechie 2 years ago
Also, from that depth you might want to use 3/4" pipe going down to carry and guide the rope and 1/2" coming up for 10' or so, and then 3/4" coming up the rest of the way. At least, if you're going to pump by hand. Larger pipe would be difficult to pump with. Washers in this small size are often made of plastic with a conical shape on the leading edge.
BTW, you didn't say if you're going down a bore hole and what diameter it might be if so. Even 4" boreholes can be used but larger is easier.
approtechie 2 years ago
how do you anchor the pvc elbow or guide device at the bottom? I'm not sure yet what our well/bore hole width is. what is the width of your hole?
marvinsgarden87 2 years ago
and the, there was Water!
marcelisdirk 2 years ago