Do it yourself hydraulic ram pump
If you want to pump water in a place with
no electricity you might want to consider building a hydraulic ram pump.
It's a clever design that uses the momentum of flowing water for
pumping.
The Clemson
University cooperative extension website has a detailed explanation
of the process, complete with a step by step process on how to build
your own from plumbing parts and a bicycle inner tube for about 120
dollars.
It seems like the height your flowing water drops determines how much
pressure you can expect. You'll need at least a 2 foot distance to get
started.
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