How Do You Buy A Shallow Well Piston Pump?
When developing a campsite area it’s nice to have a well and water supply available, even if there’s no power supply. To make this possible, use a shallow well piston pump. However, locating a supplier of these specialized products is next to impossible unless you know where to look. Here’s how to find a shallow well piston pump for your campsite or other area without electrical service. Calculate the depth of the well. Wells deeper than about 20 feet are not suitable for piston pumps, as the force needed to overcome gravity inhibits the pump action of the equipment. Keep this in mind if your campsite area tends to go through drought, as this may lower the well level below this critical level. Measure the size of the casing. It is imperative that the piston and drop pipe fit inside the well casing to install it correctly. You may want to check sizing before drilling, as piston pumps come in a small variety of sizes. Contact your drill rig operator and tell him what pump application you
