All about shallow well pumps.

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Published 2023-07-08

I failed to properly winterize my pump and its junk. Today we are replacing a harbor freight Drummond 1HP shallow well pump. This pump worked great before it froze and broke so I'm sure the new one will serve us well. This little bump can serve a ton of needs. Shallow well, works great. Off grid water pump, emergency water backup. emergency well backup, remote property irrigation. Remote fire suppression, Brush fire prevention in areas that you don't have a water line available. Lots of options.

All Comments (21)

@stephangronau1082 2 months ago

Just your toilet valve shut off was worth hitting the like button
@Tomsfoolery. 11 months ago

Good video. I'm wanting to drive a shallow well out back to water the grass on my runway and considering a similar style pump to run the sprinklers.
@squank252 5 months ago

Interesting setup. I replaced the same pump with the same pump lol. Also noticed the small differences.
@makiessekukusa5270 21 days ago

Thak you for the information
@russwoodward8251 1 month ago

This is great. Thanks.
@earlrissel4454 11 months ago

I use that Harbor Freight water pump in a reverse osmosis system setup to deliver the water to the endpoint hydrant to be used to wash cars.
@DanielAtkinsFirewood 11 months ago

You have a similar set up as my parents..
@eliinthewolverinestate6729 11 months ago

We use a 2 stroke water pump at camp because off grid.
@ralfie8801 11 months ago

That switch on the pump is probably not heavy enough for the current that motor draws and will likely cause you trouble at some point down the road. I used to think those were a good idea on my pool filter motors, but they burn out after about a year or so. I decided I was better off eliminating the switch and just plugging the cord in to turn it on.
@johncarr123 yesterday

I just purchased one and it does not have an on off switch?
@skweekykleane9810 4 months ago

Howdy sir. DEF appreciate the vid ! What size is the Suction Rated Hose, 1", or 3/4" , that goes from the Ball valve of the tank to the Foot Valve of the Pump Inlet ? Ty kindly, David
@dahcsllim8306 6 months ago

Where did you get your float valve? I have used toilet float valves and I have had a lot of troubles with them
@harrycash8713 8 months ago

Does water go down into the green tank on the pump?
@aandd10 1 month ago

Great video ... i just purchase the same pump but it's not automatically shutdown and the pump keeps running.... why?
@thespadgett 10 months ago

What kind of valve? Foot pressure valve?
@compactinfinity 1 month ago

So any updates on the new pump? Is it still alive? Hownlong did the last pump last? I dont know sh@t about sh@t with pumps, but looking uo this model i get kixed reviews. "They'll last forever, or they only last a year." Im needing a basic I pump to water my yard for the summer from my 20 ft well.
@MrFerrariF360 1 month ago

Hahahahaha, always keep a bleach bottle full of water handy.
@lw1419 10 months ago

Isn’t that a check valve and not a foot valve, I believe it’s serving the same purpose as a foot valve except for the fact that the FV has a screen on it. I’m not for sure just asking.
@twistedhillbilly6157 1 month ago

Why did you put the foot valve on the pump?? it is 100% worthless up there.. It goes on the bottom of a feed line,, that is why it's called a FOOT valve.. Perhaps you should know a little about what you are doing before giving instructions to other people.. .. AND the directions say never reduce the pipe size...
@Jose8312125718 5 months ago

Will this pump be on an auto on and off based on when water starts flowing or is it always on building pressure ?