Hand water pump ideas

Antique well pump as part of landscaping....

Water well hand pump, fountain basin, beach rocks and a milk bucket. 3rd fountain in my small back yard.

Today we relentlessly move forward with advanced technology and modern conveniences, there’s something undeniably charming and nostalgic about old hand pumps.

Working water pump hand pump ways to water flowers at the lake rustic

When we first moved into this property nine months ago as first time home owners, I had TONS of lofty plans for renovations and remodels. We’d put a native drought tolerant lawn in right away. Maybe refinish the hardwood floors. Oh, and upgrade the windows and doors and light fixtures and and and…! I did

Close up of old water pump water feature - 28A Braces Lane, Bromsgrove, Worces... Image:0130783 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

Watch how I installed a stainless steel deep well hand pump in my #homestead well in the summer of 2016, and see how it works with those first few pumps of clear, cold water.

When you can't find the real thing you can always make your own antique hand water pump using PVC pipes and a little bit of creativity. Easy to follow tutorial with loads of pictures

I got tired of being the hose police so I built a mini well in a bucket for my kids to play with water. Now we get hours of fun without the crazy water bill!

Water fountain

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Discover 23 creative ways to repurpose old hand pumps in your garden. From whimsical water features to rustic planters, breathe new life into these vintage treasures for a charming outdoor oasis.

Whiskey barrel, old water pump and antique melting pot filled with sky blue lobelia

This old pump was in the yard when we bought the property. I love it!