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2. Katadyn
Pocket Filter - Order # 22350 Price $349.95 + s&h. The most economical
mini-filter on the market today. The ceramic filter element can process
up to 13,000 gallons of water before needing to be replaced. With proper
care the Pocket Filter should last for years. It is very compact ( about
the size of a 2 - D cell flashlilght), easy to operate & clean, and transforms
turbid, biologically contaminated water into safe drinking water.
The Pocket Filter has a 20" suction hose fitted with an intake strainer
to eliminate coarse debris. It comes complete with cleaning brush and instructions
which fit neatly inside a zippered, soft carrying case. ( does not remove
chemicals and bad taste ) Replacement filters Order # 22355 $199.95 each
+ s&h.
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3. Katadyn
Combi Filter. The only portable outdoor water filter that can be converted
for RV, emergency, or temporary home use, with the optional Indoor Faucet
Attachment
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Order # 22374 Price $199.95 + s&h.
Katadyn's proven 0.2 micron creamic filter has been combined with an activated carbon filter, creating a system that eliminates not only bacteria and micoorganisms, but also noxious chemicals & most bad taste. A high performance, easy-to- use water treatment plant that can be taken anywhere. Up to 13,000 gallon capacity with cleanable silver impregnated ceramic element. Field cleanable.
Katadyn CombiBest Selling Emergency Preparedness Water Filter
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Optional Indoor Faucet Attachment # 22377 $54.95+ s&h.
Replacement Ceramic Filter Order # 22375 $99.95 + s&h
Carbon 2-Pack (22376) $9.95 + s&h.( you will use more of these so order
extra )
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4. Katadyn
KFT Expedition Filter - Order # 22360 Price $1199.95+ s&h. Features
the same incredible technology as the Pocket filter, but with a flow rate
of up to 1 gallon per minute, for larger groups. Portable, self-contained,
with built-in piston hand pump. Chromium plated brass housing with a stand
that's a footrest for easy operation. The 78 inch long ( 2 meters) intake
hose is rugged, yet flexible enough to easily drop into a nearby creek
or pond. The KFT is handy for travel when packed in its own canvas carrying
bag. Used the world over by expeditions, river rafters, armed forces and
disaster relief organizations. Replacement filters Order # 22362 $199.95
+ s&h.
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5. Katadyn
TRK Drip Ceradyn ( Ceramic )
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Filter ( in Gravity Container )
Order # 22390 Price $249.95 + s&h.
Exclusive silver impregnated ceramic elements ( 3 ) last up to 39,000 gallons. Field-cleanable 0.2 micron ceramic depth filter. Output approx. 1 gallon ( 4 liters) / hour. Weight = 7.3 lbs. Height = 18 inches. Comes with 3 cleanable filter elements, measuring gauge and cleaning pad. Ready to use right out of the box.
Works on gravity pressure from upper compartment; no hook-up required.
Raw water is filled on top with up to 2 1/2 gallons of untreated water and
slowly drips through the three ceramic elements into the bottom container.
Excellent for recreation sites, cabins, boats, retreats, groups, RV's etc.
Very popular with missionaries and others living in countries with no plumbing,
and low or undependable water pressure. Replacement filters Order # 22391
$69.95 each + s&h ( you need 3 )
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6. Katadyn
TRK Drip Gravidyn ( Ceramic and Carbon ) Filter ( in Gravity Container
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Order # 22410 Price 219.95 + s&h.
Similar to the Ceradyn, ( above ) includes activated carbon to reduce chemicals
and bad taste. Replacement filters Order # 22411 Price $59.95 each + s&h
(you need 3 ).
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 Well Bucket. 42 inches long. 4 1/.2 inches wide. Fits well casings 4 1/2 inches or bigger. |
Introducing the FABULOUS new well bucket.
This is hot off the press...the perfect unit for gathering water from your well when the power is out.
Our solution to power outages, off the grid living, frozen pipes and expensive mechanical pumps. Great for secondary and backup wells. Can also retrieve water from streams, rivers and storage tanks. We recommend two units per household.
Can also make a great gift for your friends and neighbors. The gift of water for those who may not be as prepared would be a kind gesture in a time of need.
 Top of Well Bucket. Stainless steel bolt, brass hookup ring to attach rope. |
 Well Bucket - Base. Stainless Steel one way valve. Accepts water and holds it in the bucket while lifting from water source. |
Description
For wells 4.5” or greater diameter
3” Schedule 40, brass bolt snap, and stainless steel bolt.
Designed for everyday use - not just temporarily, like mechanical pumps.
User can retrieve enough water from an average well in a few minutes in the morning for a days’ use for both family and garden.
Dimensions: 42”L x 4.3”W
Weight: 5lbs
Price: reg. 159.95 Now on Sale at only $129.95+ s&h
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1 MILLION GALLON GUARANTEE!
Removal Rate: 0.10 Micron Absolute!
The Sawyer Water Filter has a lifetime limited warranty
against defects in workmanship
Sawyer Personal Water Bottle with Filter SP140 Sawyer Personal Water Bottle with Filter.
Use with the bottle, on a hydration pack or as an ultra light.
1 MILLION GALLON GUARANTEE! Removal Rate: 0.10 Micron Absolute!
Kit Includes:
One 34 oz BPA FREE Durable Water Bottle with a flip-top cap
One 0.10 Absolute Micron Water Filter
Two Replacement Drinking Straws
One Cleaning Syringe
Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
For the outdoor enthusiast or traveler that prefers to drink from a bottle, this is the system for you. You simply fill the bottle, drop in the filter and drink.
The rugged, but lightweight HDPE, bottle makes it great to reduce weight while hiking.
The flip top cap also fits a standard hard bottle for the times when you prefer those. You can also splice this filter directly in-line on your drink tube of your hydration bladder, attach a drink tube and drink directly from a water source or use it in a gravity feed system for group applications.
Unlike most pump style filters, this filter does not have an activated carbon core so the beneficial ingredients in an electrolyte replenishment solution will not be filtered out of your bottle.
With 98% of the water flow passing through the hollow fiber membranes, it is a very fast flowing filter.
The design of the filter allows you to back wash it with the enclosed syringe and reuse it over and over again, thus virtually making this the last filter you will ever need to buy as long as you follow the care and use instructions.
*Filters water with the highest level of filtration available, 0.10 Micron Absolute, other than our 0.02 Micron Absolute filters
Specs:
Biological Filtration: removes 7 log (99.99999%) of all bacteria like salmonella, cholera, and E. coli. And 6 log (99.9999%) of all Protozoa such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. You will find these removal rates to equal or exceed competitive options. EPA guidelines allow ten times more Protozoa left in the water than we allow.
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The NEW Sawyer Squeeze Filter is the lightest and most versatile filtration system on the market. With a total field weight of 3 ounces and ability to roll up, it takes up virtually no space in your pack. This product includes 3 pouches (0.5 L, 1 L and 2 L) that can be reused hundreds of times. A larger 2 liter capacity bag is also available.
Simply fill up the pouch of your choice at a lake, stream or river, screw the filter directly onto the pouch and
1) Squeeze the bag and filter water into your water bottle or container of choice.
2) Drink directly from the filter which has a built in push pull cap for on/off functions.
3) Attach the filter onto most threaded water bottles including 2 liter bottles.
The Squeeze filter is perfect for traveling abroad where tap and bottle water cannot be trusted.
Kit Includes:
Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
Biological Filtration: removes 7 log (99.99999%) of all bacteria like salmonella, cholera, and E. coli. And 6 log (99.9999%) of all Protozoa such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. You will find these removal rates to equal or exceed competitive options. EPA guidelines allow ten times more Protozoa left in the water than we allow.
Only $58.95 + s&h. Call your order in now to 1-800-321-2900 ext. 2 Mon-thur 10-6 PT.
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Sawyer Point Zero Two™ Purifier & Bucket Adapter Kit
For Large Families, Groups, Villages
High Flow Rate
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Sawyer Point Zero Two Purifier Sawyer® Point Zero Two™ Purifier with Bucket Adapter Kit: Lifetime Warranty on the Hollow Fiber Purifier!
Includes: .02 MICRON ABSOLUTE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE INLINE PURIFIER AND BUCKET ADAPTER KIT.
Drinking Water For Remote Villages, Camps and Cabins
Up to 170 Gallons of Clean Water Per Day!
This Filtration System Exceeds EPA Standards for the removal Bacteria, Protozoa, Cysts, Viruses.
The Sawyer® Point Zero Two™ Purifiers feature a 0.02 Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane, which uses medical technology developed from kidney dialysis. When the water is drawn through the filter, it flows through the side walls of the Hollow Fiber tubes. Sediment, bacteria, protozoa, cysts, and other contaminants are filtered out exceeding all applicable EPA recommendations.
Simply follow the enclosed directions for use and affix to any bucket or pail to yield bacteria-free water in remote locations. Sawyer Products, Inc. has a NEW viral filter, 0.02 micron; no chemicals needed, rated for One Million Gallons. Handles up to 40 PSI, but flow is easy enough to drink direct orally. Low cost and high volume. Will put and end to Typhoid and Cholera for an incredibly low cost. > 5.5 log viral, fully EPA tested.
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Backwashing is not required often unless you are filtering very turbid water. Backwashing only takes a few seconds. NO REPLACEMENT FILTERS OR CARTRIDGES ARE NECESSARY. We trust you will thoroughly enjoy the ease and extra protection this proven next-generation technology offers you.
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Berkey™ Water Filtration Systems are one of the best
water filtration systems used worldwide for normal or hostile filtration environments
to provide the most delicious, sparkling clean water possible…
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The Berkey Light™ can be used to filter non-potable or untreated water. Electricity and water pressure are not required.
The Berkey Light™ is flexible and adaptable to your water filtration needs. The Berkey Light™ is reliable, easy to use in most any environment.
Berkey Light's™ unique design combines the age-old process of micro-porous filtration coupled with modem state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality materials to bring you the finest water filtration System available anywhere.
To use, water is poured into the upper chamber. Gravity draws this water through the exclusive Black Berkey™ filter elements. Contaminants are captured on and within the micro-porous filter element and are separated from the water. Each durable and efficient elements can be cleaned with a toothbrush and last for up to 2,000 gallons. What's more, the unique Black Berkey™ filter elements are self -sterilizing. The filtered water then collects in the lower chamber where it can be drawn through the spigot.
Often it is desirable to refill the upper chamber while some of the water from the previous cycle remains in the lower chamber. With non transparent or opaque systems the upper chamber must be removed from the lower chamber. This is inconvenient and messy because water continues to drip from the filter elements as the user checks for water levels in the lower chamber. This is especially difficult in no or low light conditions. If the user does not check the water level there is a risk that the upper chamber will be overfilled and later cause the lower chamber to overflow. The Berkey Light™ solves this problem with its transparent design. The user is able to see the water level in both chambers at all times.
The system is joined together during use allowing the Berkey Light™ to be moved while it is filtering. This can be important when the Berkey Light™ is used in an area for food preparation and later needed in a dining area. The system can also be disjoined for cleaning, maintenance and transport etc.
Berkey Light™ Water Filter Order # 25770 $231.00 + Shipping USA
Berkey Light™ ( Black Berkey™) Replacement Filters
Order # 25771 $107.00 each + s&h ( for the 2 pack )
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The Berkey Light™ Filter element has been tested by State & EPA accredited laboratories to exceed EPA & ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol. Tested by the University of Phoenix. Spectrum Labs, the Department of Toxicology and Environmental Science Louisiana University.
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The British Berkefeld Big Berkey comes with 4 - 9in."Super Sterasyl" Ceramic Filters
The “Super Sterasyl” filters used in both systems, reduce up to 99.99% of particulates, cysts, parasites and pathogenic bacteria including but not limited to E. Coli, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Salmonella Typhi. Additionally, these filters will reduce chlorine, rust, sediment and organic chemicals. With nominal particulate filtration rating efficiencies of >99.99% filtration at 0.9 microns >99.9% at 0.5 microns >98% down to 0.2 microns (Spectrum Labs)
Construction: Constructed of high grade, polished stainless steel.
Water Production: 1.25 gallons per hour Up to 30 Gallons per day!
Measures: 19.4'' H X 8.5''dia.
Capacity : 2.4 gal
Weight: 8.5 lbs.
Big Berkey with 4 X 9'' Filter Water Filter - Order # 25752 $359.00 +
s&h
Big Berkey Replacement 9'' Filters - Order # 25751 $ 58.00 each + s&h ( you
need 4 )
Four Pack 9'' Filters - Order # 25754 $ 199.95 for the four + s&h.
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How The Berky's Operate, Assembly Instructions, Add on PF-2 Filters for the Berky Light CLICK HERE
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This distiller works on virtually any heat source. Great for camping or as an emergency backup to your electric unit, it works equally well on your kitchen stove, a propane grill, even a campfire!
NO moving parts ~ all stainless steel
Up to 16 gallons a day of pure, safe water with or without electricity. Includes a slim design, stainless steel collector/reservoir for easy portability and storage. With the optional continuous collection kit, multiple cycles are possible without having to turn off the heat to empty or replace smaller collectors.
Order # 22222 Reg. $449.00 + s&h NOW on Sale for only 387.00 + s&h
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Continuous Collection Kit
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3 Gallon Bottle - Tubing Not included # 22223 $29.00 +s&h
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With the state of natural fresh water supplies under constant threat of contamination, drought and depletion, having a stainless steel water storage tank makes good common sense.
UL, Stainless Steel, Above Ground, On Cradles.
Starting around $9800.00 + s&h
Call for current pricing as Stainless Steel Prices are changing too fast to keep up.
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28" Wide 36" Deep 85" High
Takes up less floor space than two 55 gallon drums, yet will hold close to the same volume as five 55 gallon drums.
Comes complete with spigot and high quality stainless steel ball valve.
Designed to fit through any 28" doorway to become the best in-home water storage container.
For 5 years storage, add Our Stabilized Oxygen .
UV Ray resistant 20 + years
Gravity Fed (no need for an expensive syphon pump to dispense water)
FDA & HPB Approved 39 grade polyethylene.
The 250 Gallon Super Tanker is by far the best option for storing large amounts of water at home. 250 gallons is a lot of water and will last you and your family a long time. This water storage container was designed to fit through most doorways in your house and fit under an eight foot ceiling. Its dimensions are 28″ width x 36″ depth and it stands about 7 feet tall. This is a very reasonable size for something that is going to be in your house. Think of something like a hot water heater, but just a little bit taller. That’s roughly the size of the 250 Gallon Super Tanker.
We also offers the 125 Gallon Super Tanker. This has the same footprint as the 250 gallon container, but it is only half as tall, storing half as much water. Both of these water storage containers are excellent choices for home use.
Water is the most essential thing to life and having enough in times of need is crucial. You can never have too much stored water, but you can have too little. The 250 Gallon Super Tanker is a efficient, easy to use, water storage container that is great for in home use. Get ready today!
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Clean water is one of the first things you will need in any emergency. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day (pppd). 3-6 months of stored water is not unreasonable.
Our NEW Heavy duty food grade plastic barrels come with 2 bung openings in the top. Great for water or fuel storage. Fill at your home with clean drinkable water, add a preserver and close. Can be stored inside or out year round. Allow at least 5'' empty head room if storing outside for freezing water to expand. One 55 gal. drum of water is approx. a two week supply for a family of four at 1 gal. pppd.
Lid Lifter/Bung Wrench - Deluxe
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Water Siphon Pump
# SCNF11 $19.95
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Aerobic 07 Water Preserver
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Simple Pump™ is a hand water pump that works as a reliable backup right beside your existing submersible well pump. As a hand water pump, Simple Pump™ delivers up to 5 gallons per minute, and water comes out of your household spigot at normal pressure. With such strong water flow, use Simple Pump™ as a primary water pump system for non-electrical wells too.
We all know power outages are inconvenient. But they do more than shut off the TV and lights. If you're on an electrical well system, a power outage cuts off your water supply too.
That's when many turn to manual water pumps...
Simple Pump™ is a hand water pump that works as a reliable backup right beside your existing submersible well pump. So you can still drink clean water, take showers, and flush toilets - without electricity.
Simple Pump™ delivers up to 5 gallons per minute, and water comes out of your household spigot at normal pressure. It works just as effectively in shallow and deep wells.
With such strong water flow, use Simple Pump™ as a primary water pump system for non-electrical wells too.
A manual water pump made... Simple
Easy to use - when pumping manually, the unique lever arm pump only takes 10 lbs. of force to pump 3 gallons per minute from 100' - even uphill. It's so effortless, even a child can do it!
Easy to install - installs in less than 2 hours using common tools.
Convenient - designed for kids and adults to safely grip the smooth lever arm handle.
Safe - lever arm removes from the pump when not in use. So children aren't tempted to play with it.
Tamper-resistant - in just 5 minutes, you can remove the lever arm and related linkage so the pump stands only 5" above the ground. In this "low-mode," your manual water pump won't stand out from your landscaping or attract vandals.
A hand water pump made... Durable
Quality materials - Simple Pump™ is made completely from lead-free, CNC-machined stainless steel and aluminum components. All components are Safe Drinking Water Act compliant. The pump rods are high tensile fiberglass and the drop pipe is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) schedule 80.
Precision-machining - all components are machined in aerospace-class manufacturing plants. This assures your hand pump will work when you need it.
Unmatched durability - designed to last at least 50 years, it could be the only manual water pump you'll ever buy!
Frost proof - the self-priming pump keeps your water flowing even when the ground is frozen.
5-year warranty - in case of a defective component, just send us the part and we'll replace and ship it to you for free anywhere in the continental USA. *(please see FAQs for more details)
A lever water pump made... Affordable
Quality materials, simple design (reduces long-term wear) and precise manufacturing.
Simple Pump™ can easily be the only hand water pump you'll ever need. Based on the average pump kit cost, you can have peace of mind for only $20 a year. That's less than the cost of an annual magazine subscription!
Pricing Information
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Your price will depend on the depth of your well and the static level of your water. We will need the diameter of the well casing and where the pipes and electric lines come out of it ( top or side). This is important. Have this information ready for correct pricing.
When you need a water pump for larger jobs, just convert your Simple Pump™ manual water pump into a motorized water pump. Our 1/5 HP gearmotor attachment quickly bolts on to operate reliably in any climate. Then you'll be able to pump up to 2200 gallons/day! As a motorized water pump, Simple Pump™ is tough enough to safely move contaminated water, highly impacted ground water, and water with other debris.
How deep can Simple Pump™ pump from?
How much water does it pump?
Will I have to take out my existing electric submersible pump?
Can I install this myself?
What parts will wear out?
How hard is it to pump water?
What are Simple Pumps™ made of?
What size well does Simple Pump™ fit in?
How long does it take to install?
How well does Simple Pump™ work in freezing temperatures?
How long have you been in business?
How do you ship international orders?
Is there any lead in the Simple Pump™?
How do I determine the depth to groundwater or static water level?
What is the difference between well depth, groundwater depth or static water level?
Can the pump really develop enough pressure to fill my pressure tank?
How do I determine the depth to groundwater or static water level?
Q. "How deep can Simple Pump™ pump from?"
A. Because of Simple Pump's™ mechanical lever arm design, the average person can easily pump from depths up to 200 feet. We estimate that the maximum effective pumping depth is approximately 350 feet due to accumulated sucker rod stretch. Click here for Simple Pump™ power options.
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Q. "How much water does it pump?"
A. Pumping rates from the Simple Pump™ vary directly with the frequency and length of strokes of the lever arm. In normal operation, Simple Pump™ delivers up to 5 gallons per minute.
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Q. "Will I have to take out my existing electric submersible pump to install the Simple Pump™?"
A. In most applications, the Simple Pump™ will readily fit in your existing domestic well without removing or disrupting your existing pump and motor.
NOTE: There are 3 pump installation configurations that are problematic for the normal homeowner and may require the assistance of a pump installer to complete the installation:
When the existing pump discharge pipe protrudes from the top of the well cap. In this configuration, the existing submersible pump and discharge piping is entirely supported by the well cap. The pump and string of discharge piping, depending on the pump's depth setting, can be very heavy requiring mechanical assistance to lift the assembly. In this instance, contact a qualified pump installer for assistance.
Some deeper submersible pumps were installed using what are commonly referred to as "torque arrestors" or "centering guides". These fittings act to keep the discharge piping from the submersible pump in the center of the well and reduce the twisting effect, or torque, caused by the pump turning on and off. It is difficult to determine if an existing pump assembly is equipped with a torque arrestor or arrestors. Under normal applications, the drop pipe assemblies freely slide into the well casing. During your Simple Pump™ installation, if you have difficulty sliding the drop pipe into the well, there may be a torque arrestor in place that the Simple Pump™ is hitting. If you encounter this condition, carefully remove the Simple Pump™ assembly from the well casing and contact a qualified pump installer for assistance. The Simple Pump™ will still fit, but will require special alignment of the drop pipe assemblies to fit through openings in the torque arrestor(s).
Another problem arises with small diameter wells (4" and smaller) or well casings that are not vertically aligned. The size of the pump's discharge piping relative to the well's casing diameter will determine the ability to easily install the Simple Pump™ assembly. The largest diameter of any of the Simple Pump™ components is 1 5/8" and will normally fit beside the pump's discharge piping in a 4" diameter well. If, during the installation process, you encounter difficulty or binding as the drop pipes are sliding into place, you may need to contact a qualified pump installer to provide assistance.
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Q. "Can I install it myself?"
A. If you possess average mechanical ability and are somewhat familiar with the installation of routine plumbing or irrigation piping, you can easily install Simple Pump™ within 2 hours. You'll only need minor assistance. The second time you install a Simple Pump™ system (helping a friend or neighbor) you will be able to complete it within an hour.
If you are not quite that adept in mechanical applications, we strongly recommend that you contact a qualified pump installer or licensed plumbing contractor to assist you.
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Q. "What parts will wear out?"
A. Simple Pump™ is constructed of durable materials that will not easily wear out. The pump assembly, pump head, pump cylinder, and check valves are all stainless steel. The pump rods are aerospace-quality fiberglass with fused stainless steel ends. And the drop pipe is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Schedule 80. Finally, the pump's lever handle assembly is solid, aircraft-grade T6061 aluminum.
There are a series of 3 working u-cup seals at various locations in the pump assembly. These are made of a durable rubber product referred to as "Buna-N". If ever needed, replacement u-cup seals can be purchased directly from Simple Pump™.
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Q. "How hard is it to pump water?"
A. With the Simple Pump™, pumping water from normal depths is easy. The lever handle that is standard equipment with our pump system works on common leverage principles and provides a leverage ratio of 3.3:1. The actual force required is dependent on the total length of drop pipe assembly. For a standard installation of 100 feet, it takes approximately 10 pounds of downward force - a child can easily do this. At 200 feet, it takes approximately 13 pounds of downward force.
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Q. "What are Simple Pumps™ made of?"
A. Components of the Simple Pump™ system are manufactured from stainless steel, aircraft-grade fiberglass, and aluminum. The pump assembly, pump head, pump cylinder and check valves are all stainless steel. The pump rods are aerospace-quality fiberglass with fused stainless steel ends. The drop pipe is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Schedule 80. And the pump's lever handle assembly is solid aircraft-grade aluminum.
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Q. "What size well does Simple Pump™ fit in?"
A. The largest component of the Simple Pump™ system is approximately 1 5/8" OD. As a stand-alone application, the Simple Pump™ can be installed in a 2" diameter well casing. Usually, the Simple Pump™ can be installed in domestic wells with nominal diameters in excess of 4" without removing the existing submersible pump or its discharge piping.
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Q. "How long does it take to install?"
A. Simple Pump™ is designed for a person with average mechanical ability to easily install. You'll only need minor assistance. A typical installation can easily be completed within two hours without any special tools. After installation, you can help your neighbors with theirs and it will take less than one hour per installation.
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Q. "How well does Simple Pump™ work in freezing temperatures?"
A. The Simple Pump was designed similar to a non-freeze hydrant and allows the upper column of water to bleed off to a depth below the frost line. This keeps the pump from freezing. We have many pumps operating 24/7 without difficulty in high-wind, freezing temperatures reaching -17°F (-27°C). Proper precautions should be taken each fall to ensure that the weep hole has not become obstructed.
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Q. "How long have you been in this business?"
A. The Simple Pump™ Company was established in 1999. The design is the direct result of collaborative efforts between two engineers. One of the designers is a mechanical engineer who has been involved in the design and manufacturing of large scale mechanical equipment for nearly 25 years. He owns and operates one of the machine shops that produce some of the pump components. Another mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience, owns and operates Simple Pump™ company on a day-to-day basis.
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Q. "How do you ship international orders?"
A. We use the respected international carrier or freight forwarder that works best in your area. This includes USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and Vantage Point Services. For international orders, the sucker rods can be shipped in shorter lengths.
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Q. "Is there any lead in the Simple Pump™?"
A. The pump assembly and its component parts are manufactured from lead-free materials and are Safe Drinking Water Act compliant. Simple Pump™ components are also in compliance with the even more stringent California proposition 65 requirements.
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Q. "How do I determine the depth to groundwater or static water level?"
A. Depth to groundwater is difficult to accurately determine without the benefit of a well sounding device. You can approximate the depth to groundwater from the well driller's drilling log when the well was initially drilled. If you don't have this information, contact a local well driller or practicing engineer to have the water depth confirmed by sounding or other measurement technique.
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Q. "What is the difference between well depth, groundwater depth, or static water level?"
A. Well depth is defined as the full depth that the well was drilled or cased. "Depth to groundwater" and "static water level" are synonymous phrases and define the depth or distance from the top of the well to the level of water within the well. This distinction is important because the static water level is the depth from which water is pumped irrespective of the depth that the pump is set. We normally recommend, accommodating natural groundwater level decline, that Simple Pump™ be installed to a depth at least 27 feet below the static water level.
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Q. "Can the pump really develop enough pressure to fill my pressure tank?"
A. Yes. Simple Pump™ has been manufactured to very stringent tolerances, which lets the pump develop sufficient pressure to fill a residential pressure or bladder tank.
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Q. "How do I determine the depth to groundwater or static water level?"
A. Depth to groundwater is difficult to accurately determine without the benefit of a well sounding device. You can approximate the depth to groundwater from the well driller's drilling log when the well was initially drilled. If you don't have this information, contact a local well driller or practicing engineer to have the water depth confirmed by sounding or other measurement technique.
NOTE: If you want to determine your static water level yourself, you'll need: a small fishing weight, a 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" diameter bobber, several feet of a lightweight fishing line or kite string.
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It is what makes the Sawyer water filters and purifiers the best on the market. They can be backwashed. So let’s say that you take your filter on a 3 month trip with you. You can put an end to all your water worries by buying a Sawyer Water Filter or Purifier.
Backwashing is not required often unless you are filtering very turbid water. Backwashing is as simple as reversing the filter flow with clean water. Forcing the clean water back through the filter flushes out all of the contaminants and only takes a few seconds. If you are accustomed to a ceramic filter, the cleaning ratio is approximately 20:1. In other words, by the 20th time you would have cleaned a ceramic filter, it would be time to backwash this filter for the first time. NO REPLACEMENT FILTERS OR CARTRIDGES ARE NECESSARY. We trust you will thoroughly enjoy the ease and extra protection this proven next generation technology offers you.
Water Filter Repairs
The Sawyer Water Filter has a lifetime limited warranty against defects in workmanship. Should this product fail due to failure in workmanship, return it to one of our authorized repair facilities. We will repair it or replace it at our discretion, free of charge. Repairs due to improper use or care, negligence, product modification, or accident are not covered under this warranty agreement, but can be performed at a nominal charge on request. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. All shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Return shipping and handling is $5 for most items.
WARNING: DO NOT FREEZE
FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!
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