I am seeking to purchase, fairly rapidly, a Traditional Cast iron garden hand pump. The plumber will be round within a few days, to plumb in various items, including the addition of a pump boost to increase the pressure of the water here. ( comes from a bore - hole/ well ) I do not know the tech side of the apparatus , only that the water will no longer dribble out of the taps as it presently does, once fitted.

As I require an external water source in the garden, the plumber wants to supply a general water tap. He looked fairly aghast when I suggested the idea of a hand pump. Is this such a ridiculous idea then ?

I would appreciate the pro's and con's of having, what I deem to be a solid water source, in keeping with the design of a centuries old cottage. To my mind, traditional hand pumps, not only look far nice, but also the water would be forced out more intensely and in greater volume than a silly little twist tap.

My wellies get thick with mud and sheep muck in the winter, and could do with a really good strong pump to get them clean. Also, I like the idea of filling up buckets quickly and so forth. Any one have any experience of a good old traditional pump / any makes recommended ? I'm most eager to learn of your thoughts !

Hmm, I'm not clear what the aim is.
If I understand correctly, the plumber is going to fit an electric boost pump to increase the pressure? And also a tap in the garden?

Then, all you need for boot cleaning purposes is a short length of hosepipe with a hoselock connector on the end, and the "spray nozzle" attachment which gives a strong jet of water if the pressure is sufficient. For filling buckets take the nozzle off.

A hand pump like you produces plenty of flow but not much pressure at all. And where would its reservoir of water come from, is the well close by?

Posted By: CWattersGoogle says...

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I'm sure the novelty would wear off if it was the only way to water the garden.

I have a feeling that the latter links are in fact extremely expensive mains water taps, in the shape of a pump. Made out of cast iron. Shipped from China. And of little practical value since you can't attach a hose pipe!

I've just gone and been and bought one !
So too late for all the Woes and no's and tut tuts ! I do have what, presently, looks like a rather
muddy hole in the garden, but it has a constant small stream of water running through it.( Comes down from the mountains ) I aim to have this made into a pond, with waterfall. Maybe my pump, could draw up water from this ?

Oh well, whatever, the pump should be here within a day or two. Won't the plumber be pleased !

Thanks Evan, I'd decided to do that anyway. The best of both worlds, now ~ thats, what I'm all about !