Wondering how to make a hand pump water well? Make a homemade PVC manual deep well water pump, that pumps water as deep as 60 feet, in case you're experiencing any power outages.

I have an 8″ well casing, 140 feet deep, and will be placing a manual well pump on it. I debated a standard 3/4 HP electric pump, tied into a generator and cistern tank, but ultimately, I wanted ...