FAQs
Welcome to the FAQs
In this area of our site, you will find the answers to the frequently asked questions, as well as answers to How do I and Did you know questions. Please feel free to post a comment on any Q&A.
Here is a list of the top categories and their sub-categories. Select a category to see the Q&As within.
| Category | Q&A | Last Q&A published |
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Questions related to installation of Hand Pumps. |
1 | Can I install it myself? |
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Technical Specifications of the Hand Pumps. |
1 | What are the Pumps made of? |
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General Questions |
2 | How much water does it pump? |
Here is a list of the last Q&As that were published.
[ TECHNICAL ]
Requested and Answered by NATIONALSTEELS on 20-Jun-2009 07:56 (457 reads)
Components of our Pumps are manufactured from stainless steel, aircraft-grade fiberglass, and aluminum. The pump assembly, pump head, pump cylinder and check valves are all stainless steel. The pump rods are aerospace-quality fiberglass with fused stainless steel ends. The drop pipe is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). And the pump’s lever handle assembly is solid aircraft-grade aluminum.
[ INSTALLATION ]
Requested and Answered by NATIONALSTEELS on 20-Jun-2009 07:54 (260 reads)
If you possess average mechanical ability and are somewhat familiar with the installation of routine plumbing or irrigation piping, you can easily install the pump within 2 hours. You’ll only need minor assistance. The second time you install a pump system (helping a friend or neighbor) you will be able to complete it within an hour.
If you are not quite that adept in mechanical applications, we strongly recommend that you contact a qualified pump installer or licensed plumbing contractor to assist you.
If you are not quite that adept in mechanical applications, we strongly recommend that you contact a qualified pump installer or licensed plumbing contractor to assist you.
Requested and Answered by NATIONALSTEELS on 20-Jun-2009 07:51 (247 reads)
Pumping rates vary directly with the frequency and length of strokes of the lever arm. In normal operation, our pump delivers up to 5 gallons per minute.
Requested and Answered by NATIONALSTEELS on 20-Jun-2009 07:50 (257 reads)
Because of mechanical lever arm design, the average person can easily pump from depths up to 200 feet. We estimate that the maximum effective pumping depth is approximately 350 feet due to accumulated sucker rod stretch.


