Many of our customers DO NOT WANT a solution that involves the expense, noise and hassle of a generator. What they need is water from their well in large enough quantities to wash dishes, flush the toilet, to warm on the stove for a bucket bath and to water a few plants around the house. If you are looking for a generator solution, start with this blog to help you understand the considerations involved in a backup generator. If you’re ready for a simple solution hand pump or solar pump solutions, keep reading!

Hand Pumps

The simplest solutions check many boxes. They often cost the least, involve the least amount of work to install and work for many years to come. American innovators have stepped up and several companies offer solutions that allow well owners to install a hand pump in their well right beside the submersible well pump. Several of our customers have installed these types of pumps for their backup water supply! EarthStraw offers a simple, cost effective design for wells up to 150 feet deep and 100 feet deep. Bison Pumps offer more very high quality options for hand pumps.

Solar Electric Backup Pumps

If your well is large enough to accommodate more than one pump, you may be able to install a simple backup well pump that can run on solar or battery to get you by when the power is out. This EcoWorthy unit has served some of our customers well and is not difficult to install and connect, but do not work without sun. You may opt for this EcoWorthy unit with battery backup that will enable water round the clock. Keep in mind, these units have their limitations. You may not be able to run a shower, do the dishes and water the roses at the same time. If you are careful and try to do one thing at a time, these types of systems can provide enough water to keep the toilets flushing, the dishes washed and the showers running.

Before choosing a pump you need to know how deep your well is, what the depth to water is and how much space is available in your well to allow the pipe for the hand pump to be inserted beside your existing submersible pump.

Give the OPS team a call today if you have questions about installing a hand pump as a back up water supply during the power/water outages we keep experiencing in Calfornia!

Hello Folks! This is Wes Lutz and I have been generating the blog content for Oakville Pump Service Since early 2019. OPS is a family business started by my father and owned and operated by my family since 1984. I grew up in the pump and water industry troubleshooting, repairing and designing pumping systems and equipment and have years of experience in the industry. In addition to hands on experience, I have degrees physics and engineering and certification from the California Dept. of Water Resources. Occasionally I will recommend products or tools that our team relys upon to provide the best components and service to our customers. Great products should be promoted! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Rest assured, quality content will remain the primary focus of our blogs!