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Water Systems
Choose a manual water pump from the source depth, static water level, well casing, required delivery point, and freeze exposure. Cottage Craft Works carries Heller-Aller shallow-well pitcher pumps, 190-A lift pumps, 50L force pumps, parts, and installation tools; test water quality separately before choosing filtration or treatment.
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A dependable homestead water system begins with the water source and static water level, then matches the pump, drop pipe, fittings, storage, and treatment plan to the job. This library focuses on manual well and cistern pumps—useful for off-grid properties, livestock, and emergency backup beside an electric well pump.
Start by measuring well casing size, static water level, and where the water must go. Then compare a shallow-well pitcher pump, a set-length lift pump, or a force pump that can move water to an elevated tank. Water quality is separate: test untreated water before selecting filtration or treatment equipment, and use local code and qualified well professionals for potable-water and electrical work.
Cottage Craft Works carries Heller-Aller hand pumps, compatible parts, and installation tools. The resources below explain selection, freezing-weather operation, installation planning, and model-specific parts identification before you order.