Hand Pump Wells .....Deep Dive

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Жыл бұрын

Today we will take a VERY close look at hand pump wells. What parts to buy, where to buy them, how to drive the well what pitfalls you might encounter and how to get good clean water with a primitive well.

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@michaelt.9372 Жыл бұрын

My water table is only 450 feet down. Im going to the hardware store today. I’ll comment again in 3 years to keep you updated on how it’s going.

@darkenergy361 11 ай бұрын

@michaelt9372 I’m from the future of three years ahead. I can tell you what happened, but I shouldn’t because it’ll mess up the future.

@richbrooks9250 6 ай бұрын

Also consider my gasket tips just posted.

@kb1807 5 ай бұрын

Hope you started with pipe from Menard's

@DoyleShadduck 5 ай бұрын

Only…mine is only 6 feet..lol

@michaelt.9372 5 ай бұрын

@@darkenergy361 I’m 7 months in. Can I get a hint?

@SanJuanCreole Жыл бұрын

Black spruce is bush radical's brother. Another cool channel 🎉

@cedarrockcabin3633 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I agree, another great channel!

@Bushradical Жыл бұрын

Definitely SUB to Black Spruce. Ryan is always doing something interesting

@brendakunkel2684 Жыл бұрын

So I was watching one of Bushradicals older videos on building a cabin and low and behold, another channel was recommended to me to watch, and it was Black Spruce. I watched it and enjoyed watching him build a cabin, but there was someone familiar helping him in the back ground. I thought, that guy looks a lot like Dave. He kept calling him his brother. So, long story short, I’m Black Spruce new subscriber.🎉

@morocho1092 Жыл бұрын

Another good one is his wife's channel...Girl in the Woods

@cedarrockcabin3633 Жыл бұрын

@@morocho1092 yes!! I follow her, too!!

@stevendezwaan5707 Жыл бұрын

I'm a stocker at a Menards myself and i'm sometimes putting plumbing stuff on the shelves and hooks to be sold. This deep dive will help me answer any questions about this stuff if i'm ever faced with those questions. Thank you Dave.

@mikeFPS1980 11 ай бұрын

Just do whatever else does at big box stores just pretend you know what you’re talking about, just sound confident and well spoken and if someone calls you out just tell them “You’re the expert” and that it’s awesome to learn something new!

@suemckee1598 9 ай бұрын

@@mikeFPS1980 most of the time they try to explain to me how to do something with what I've bought--I think it is really funny because I'm a retired Journeyman Carpenter.

@louwysocki5186 3 ай бұрын

I like the ball valve idea! I have a check valve on mine...and it will freeze shut in the winter. ...and. Sometimes just rip the rubber apart. My well is about 22ft. It's been there for more than 30 yrs. And they sell those pitcher pumps at Menards.,😊

@elainehood6987 Жыл бұрын

Growing up in oxberry Miss we had a pump just like that. We always had to make sure to save water in one bucket so we could prime the pump..we also had an outhouse..I was 7.. now I’m 70

@BlakeLeasure20 Жыл бұрын

I have absolutely zero ambition to make a well but it was fun watching you try, fail, try again, and finally succeed. The process was interesting and I liked seeing how simple the materials are to make a well. Stay radical! 🤘🏻

@mscattale Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched them put in two different wells. Very interesting. I have no need either but I sure do enjoy these videos! 😊

@backjack5407 Жыл бұрын

Fr. Just calming, and his nice voice

@offgridmatt Жыл бұрын

Great video, Dave! As always crystal clear explanation of the process and times of redirection. Nice one! Now back to work on my solar system! Peace and love!

@FPLJCB Жыл бұрын

Hey, one day you might. Now you know

@thegarbagegladiators4735 10 ай бұрын

@estherclawson6876 Жыл бұрын

I will try to remember a funnel to aim for on any wells i put in on my future homestead. Thanks for the video.

@GlennH917 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave, I love the longer content! Keep them coming, they’re relaxing to watch and watchable over and over!

@TheZombiePossum Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, Dave. Really enjoying the deep dives.

@harmyjim2 Жыл бұрын

A deep dive from Dave, can't go wrong with this advice. Thanks.

@dandarling5990 Жыл бұрын

At my cabin in Northern lower Michigan. I drove a sand point with no water at 24 foot. Instead of pulling I drove through a hard clay layer, 1/8 inch per hit at times. After 3 foot of hard driving it poked into water sand. Total well depth 34 foot. Hand pump does in fact pump it, extra effort is needed on handle, and I wear out leather cups once a year. I like the ball valve idea! I used brass check valve. Great informative video! Thanks!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

In the winter, below freezing, how do you drain the pipe? Otherwise would it not freeze and burst?

@poppysplace6572 Жыл бұрын

@@tommak6516 Check and Bleeder Valve

@RunningWithSauce Жыл бұрын

Holy shizzzz. This is interesting to me I'm in the Twin Cities, Minnesota so mid state. I drove 14 feet down and hit hard clay. I know a retired professional well digger who insisted since I hit hard pack clay I could not drill deeper as no sand would be below the clay and the point would be clogged with clay anyway. I drove to 17 feet and gave up. Also was told anything below 20 feet is futile for a hand pump. This is reassuring as I had given up. I did pull the sand point and it was very beat up and definitely clogged. Did you jet it to clear the clay?

@dandarling5990 Жыл бұрын

@@RunningWithSauce Once in water, you cannot fill the pipe with water. If pipe holds water you're not in water. The gravity pressure of the water poured in pushes clay off point.

@nevermind-wp3bf 10 ай бұрын

@@criticaleventYou can do what I did. You stick a 1/2 inches pipe in the 5/4 inches pipe AND build (in my case) or buy in that 1/2 inches pipe a valve with glass ball. Than you will be able to pull water from that well, BUT NO MORE THAN 2 LITTERS in 3 or 5 minutes which is needed for the well to refill and it depends on the spring debit down bellow. The 1 metter (hight with holes) and 5/4 inches pipe (cillinder) can't hold more than 1 litter of water in volume (it's a simply volume geometry math computation), than will have to refill again. The water it will allways be sandy (muddy). At least that is the case in my "well". I am still waiting for the sediments to settle... Maybe they will never do... who knows? The good part is that you can deposite that sandy mud and search for gold in it. 😂

@Benjamin1991100 Жыл бұрын

Man i love your videos so much! Please don't stop making them. Something so enjoyable about the way you explain what you're doing.

@kevincrooks639 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Dave. I grew up in a hardware store and we sold all that stuff for sandpoints. Dont know how many pump leathers i sold growing up. The old timers were always amazed when my little sis could tell them why their wells werent pumping. She went on to get a masters in geology. Your tutorial covers this subject perfectly.

@josephneratko2896 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtful step by step

@tracieperez2629 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for always sharing thoughtful and useful videos!

@travisandmissydog 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this Dave! Good info that is very well laid out, you are a good teacher for sure Brother!

@Cowboy340 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Dave, thank you for the detailed info that can either make or break a project. Specifics were perfect!

@up-2date Жыл бұрын

Dave, you are an authentic and genuine man. Thank you for these videos we can refer to just in case.

@miketyler4536 Жыл бұрын

I think the well drilling vids are some of my favorites that you do. I have probably watched them over and over again at least 6 times each and have shared them with as many people as I know that have interest in that

@debrasaints3809 Жыл бұрын

Yay! I just got finished watching Brooke’s new video! I look forward to your videos and learn so much from both of you. I hope to see many videos this summer from y’all in Alaska! I also can’t wait to see your son’s new adventure as well! I love your family! Blessings ❤️

@jeffersonspace Жыл бұрын

Love these instructional videos Dave. All the best to you and family.

@vastspaces Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your informative, modest, low-key, perspective. I'm learning a lot and I'm always more curious at the end of one of your videos.

@werewolfonwheels Жыл бұрын

Great video, Dave. I love that your videos make these things approachable to average poeple if you're willing to put in the work.

@fredhart3984 8 ай бұрын

Excellent- best sand point well installation I have seen! Great job 👏🏼

@stuartkcalvin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, always informative and entertaining :)

@CapnPicard 9 ай бұрын

dude,. this video was AMAZING! Thank you. This is now on my bucket list.

@michaeljourneysr.8243 Жыл бұрын

Another great "lesson", something we all might need to know!! Never miss a video...THANKS!!!

@barryharrissz4748 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, it totally held my attention the entire video. I fell as though I could do it myself

@hippyhebrewhomestead8593 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave you helped me trouble shoot an issue I’d been having with my sand point. Drove it deeper and now I’m good

@bobjones9727 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dave. Keep them up...as usual. We love them

@ronhart8857 Жыл бұрын

Great job explaining how to install a hand driven water pump! Love the channel.

@markmonroe7330 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks Dave.

@ryanlong1 Жыл бұрын

The log/wrench combo was genius!

@danielbonner667 Жыл бұрын

Dave, I love that I am not the only person that puts things together, only to find out it's upside down. lol..thanks for doing real videos. Love the honesty in all you do. Great work

@richhoops2413 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy and "like" your videos. This was very informative. The tripod build was a real bonus. Thanks

@tomdonahue8110 Жыл бұрын

A great video with a lot of helpful information. You cover things things that other well videos failed to mention. Thank you for sharing.

@jmar665 Жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic solo job installing that well. I learned a lot. Another important job done to perfection. God bless.

@bmoore3199 Жыл бұрын

Your narration is excellent Dave. Thanks for sharing the good and the not as good. Have a great week.

@themueth Жыл бұрын

Loving the revisits and deep dives, living in town I don't have a direct use for a well but would love to stick one in the ground eventually, so I'm slowly acquiring the supplies, found a couple of drive couplers on clearance at Lowes the day, now to scroll market place for a pump to restore. Thanks for the info

@jeffplant3 Жыл бұрын

Have watched all of you well making videos. Could watch all day long. Well done. Great problem solving

@chrism9037 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, thanks Dave!

@robotica6089 Жыл бұрын

Very informational & entertaining. Nice work! Pretty cool.

@DannyCreech Жыл бұрын

Dave, thanks for not giving up on KZfaq videos. We enjoy watching you do whatever it is you are currently working on. Don't stress over "Is this decent content or not." Just keep putting yourself out there and we will keep watching. Personally, I think you should be the next Motel 6 voice guy. You and Tom Bodett have such great voices. My other notable favorite is Morgan Freeman. BTW, this video did answer a couple of questions I have had about this type of well even though I have watched your other well videos. So, thanks!

@robbender4129 Жыл бұрын

Ya know Dave...that was an awesome video for any of us that are gonna sink a Sandpoint...I've never sunk one but have friends who have them at their camp and they all see to love them for their water supply...very informative and you yo thru each step thoroughly...well done...take care ✌️

@roseshafer258 Жыл бұрын

At my age, I will not be drilling a well, but I love the way you teach. Nice video Dave

@murphyzlaw13 9 ай бұрын

Brother I love your videos. They have helped me out quite a bit, and I have worked construction my entire life except for my 8 years in the US Marines. I love how you mention things like where the pipe wrench dinged the pipe and made it sharp to handle. These are things that most people have to learn the hard way. Great videos brother.

@jacekpiechucki Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another brilliant video. This is something I'm preparing myself for after my 10-year-old well is no longer bubbling for us:)

@inthekitchenwithangelalee Жыл бұрын

Im saving up and praying to be able to homestead soon. Thank you for the instructions!

@hamil4fb Жыл бұрын

Appreciate these videos where you work through the challenges bound to occur. Better than the polished vids on other channels that edit out the realities of these projects. If Dave has some struggles, I can cut myself some slack

@georgehiebert7470 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one

@01splitpea 4 ай бұрын

Extremely worthwhile, concise video. Thank you, Dave Whipple. Well done.

@cathymaurer6685 10 ай бұрын

EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you so much for this educational video! Hi to Brooke. 👋

@SickLeg1313 Жыл бұрын

I I am absolutely in shock that you just posted this man… I’ve been religiously watching your previous video on how to drive a hand pump well and all of the supplies needed for the last month straight. And as of yesterday just purchased all of the items I need to do so. I intended to drive my well today but I freaked myself out in fear I would ruin something LOL I haven’t even watched this video yet as I’m in shock that when I finally decide to drive this will you post a video six hours ago! You are an incredible human and you have a devout subscriber.

@michaelpalosaari9460 Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding, and for me, entertaining video. Thank you!

@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@philcatorio630 11 ай бұрын

Hello Dave: thank you for taking us through the install of a hand water pump. After watching this I might install one but this is going to be on the back burner, but I now know how. A big thank you for this video. Keep safe and have a great day.

@carlgray4556 Жыл бұрын

The video was very informative, but above that, your attitude is inspirational. Thanks for another great video.

@user-ss7qy2pq2m 3 ай бұрын

At the end that water was crystal clear. Good job!

@saraaponte9975 Жыл бұрын

I love all your teachings they are clear and to the point God continue to bless you and Brooke. I watch all your programs and I am a subscriber

@jamesschaeffer1770 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Excellent how-to video, Dave!

@jackberanek6684 10 ай бұрын

Great video. We had a well like this at our cottage on the Mississippi River for many years. Simple yet effective.

@Brette_Caldwell Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your knowledge and making these videos. It helps out alot.

@robertgriffin7569 8 ай бұрын

Thanx Dave...great comprehensive video..awesome. ✌️❤️😁

@YY-jv4uu 11 ай бұрын

AMAZING! you have inspired me to try this myself. Everyone should learn how to do this. I can’t thank you enough for this video

@bradprice9268 8 ай бұрын

Best off grid well video I've seen thanks 👍 learned a lot

@patrickc.allenlive4373 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like you know plenty water stuff. Thanks for the great show! Excellent.

@stormgsi911 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love that you showed the failure of the first one. Keeping it honest and life being not perfect. Love the videos. Keep them coming!

@brucepelish9651 Жыл бұрын

you do an excellent job of teaching...very easy to understand.Thank you

@MrBuckstrang Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, a real video! Showing your failures is honest! Again thank you for this video! Kudos

@WisconsinWanderer Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea with the ball valve to keep things primed thanks Dave 😊

@springgoodhart8676 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the details!

@bradleyjameslease6138 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time, great video. Happy father's day

@dennisbeaver5958 Жыл бұрын

Another great instructional video! I might never use it, but it was fun to watch!

@scottw2661 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video I can’t wait to be back in Michigan and use what I learned from you!

@jeanettanorton5646 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos 😊😍. Great information 😁. Thanks for sharing this with me. Hello from Indiana USA and this 62 year old lady.

@KRscience 7 ай бұрын

This was quite enjoyable to watch. Few things are more important to a homestead than a clean, reliable source of water.

@25bdecker Жыл бұрын

I have a well that I haven't put in yet in northern Wisconsin, after watching you do it, I am anxious to get mine in, Thanks!

@timhockersmith3934 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Dave! Well done.

@Bushradical Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@redjem3333 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for making this video .. I can't wait to put one in for my garden next yr.. I better start digging before the snow.. 😉

@yankey4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing. This is a big help. Keep up the grate work. God Bless...

@j.a.r.family2576 Жыл бұрын

I dont hunt, camp or anything you ever do in videos. But i love your content. You teach perfectly, calm mannered and interesting. Great job brother, from north Alabama.

@skiidzman Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Me and my dad did one just like that, didn't have the weighted driver you did we took turns hitting it with a sledge. Worked in the end! Such a great resource to have on hand in remote areas where its capable, too. Water is everything.

@fuzzyfultz Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you Dave. Being radical is awesome.

@yvonnejacko5644 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr Whipple 👍 😊 I liked this video a lot!!! Interesting stuff 🤔 👌

@joylynnburkhardt3202 Жыл бұрын

That was very interesting! Thank you for sharing!

@derrickjohnson3279 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and excellent explanation of how to drive in a sand point

@paulmars3607 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, just wanted to say that you and Brooke are my two favorite outdoors people, you both make me want to get outside and GET HAPPY!!!!

@angusmcnaughton4570 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave ! Good to see one that works ! Radical 👊

@jwellsntr 10 ай бұрын

Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this!

@scottsmith6846 Жыл бұрын

Hey Dave thank you for the video very good information

@michaelfrias5005 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Great video as always!

@harvmac69 5 ай бұрын

Good video Dave! Thanks for the info!!

@larryboschen1287 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Dave. Great tips.

@BarryMcColeman Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Always enjoy your videos!

@ScotReeder Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Dave. Hope you and you family have a safe a fun summer in the UP

@user-lz9hc4gh5i 6 ай бұрын

Thank you much for explaining how to di this. I've seen other vids that don't explain as well as you do

@sirsmokealot96 Жыл бұрын

Last year I messed up and bent some threads on pipes so I was frustrated decided it wasn’t going to happen. I’m back at it now this year. I’ve made progress on some solar power too! Thanks for the upload it’s great timing.

@patriciaherman6499 Жыл бұрын

My grandparents had a hand pump love getting the water and swinging the pail around as a kid, anyway always was interested in how it worked now i know, so thanks Dave. Be Blessed. 😊🇺🇲

@alive.off-grid Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, and how informative they really are. Between you your brother and your wife we seem to have come to a conclusion into what we can do and what we cannot thank you so much for your time your videos and your experiences. Live on God bless

@k.sather4833 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your content. Some day I hope to get to where I might need this but until then, I’ll zen out with your narration and cinematography. 👍🏻

@henrymorgan3982 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great information. Can't believe you pulled that pipe out of the ground! Good job!

@marieleopold1625 Жыл бұрын

The ability U have 2 B soOOoo hands-on and then clear in your instructions is invaluable. I very much appreciated this thorough vid. I may never use it...but I now know what 2 do if I had 2! This was a very 'radical' vid...thanks 4 sharing. God Bless!