Product Details

Bradley 1" Manual Well Pump Kit – Hand Pump for Deep Wells (10–150 ft)

This manual well hand pump provides reliable access to water without electricity, making it ideal for emergency backup, off-grid homes, and power-outage preparedness.

  • Pumps 3–5 GPM from static water levels up to 150 ft
  • Works in freezing temperatures (100% frost-free design)
  • Fits 4" well casings and larger (may fit some 3" wells)
  • Uses standard PVC pipe (purchased locally)
  • Made in the USA

Key Benefits

  • Gain peace of mind with no electrical power required
  • Pump water for drinking, washing, and watering using a standard garden hose connection
  • Discreet, slim-line design keeps the pump hidden from view
  • Maintenance-free with minimal moving parts
  • No O-rings or gaskets to wear out or replace
  • Works in freezing temperatures
  • More affordable than other emergency well hand pumps
  • Economical DIY assembly
  • Designed for 4" well casings and up
  • Pump kits work with Schedule 40 or thin-wall PVC pipe
  • Kits sold in 10-ft increments to save you money

Pump Features & Specifications

  • NSF/ANSI 61 Certified PVC (safe for potable water)
  • Thick-walled Schedule 40 piston and housing
  • Delrin piston ring
  • Polypropylene ball valve
  • Powerful piston design (3–5 GPM)
  • Precision CNC-machined components
  • Pump diameter: 1-5/8"
  • 100% frost-free design
  • Garden hose discharge fitting
  • Removable pump handle
  • 1" cap penetration dust cover
  • Includes 1/16" drill bit for frost-free installation
  • Includes 1/2" and 1" couplers
  • Easy-to-read step-by-step instructions with color photos
  • Installation support included

IMPORTANT – Please Read Before Purchasing

This kit includes everything except the PVC pipe.

Buyer must purchase locally:

  • 1" PVC pipe for the outer pipe:
    • Schedule 40 (thick-wall) or SDR-21 (thin-wall)
    • SDR-21 is lighter; Schedule 40 is heavier and more durable
  • 1/2" PVC pipe for the inner pipe:
    • Schedule 40 recommended

Kits sold by Bradley Manufacturing LLC are Schedule 40 thick-walled by default. SDR-21 thin-wall kits are available by request — please message me for details.

How to Measure Static Water Level

This pump can pull water from 150 ft, but your well does not need to be that deep.

  1. Tie a washer or nut to a rope (50–150 ft long)
  2. Secure the opposite end so it cannot fall into the well
  3. Lower until you hear the “PLOP”
  4. Mark the rope at the top of the casing
  5. Measure from the mark to the washer

That distance is your static water level. Add a minimum of 20 ft to determine pump length. Installing deeper helps protect against drought and seasonal water table changes and can provide a cleaner water source.

Installation Notes

Installing this pump requires cutting, gluing, drilling, and measuring.

Tools needed:

  • 1-3/8" hole saw
  • Power drill
  • Tape measure
  • PVC pipe cutter or hacksaw
  • 120" of 3/16" polypropylene rope
  • Medium-body wet/dry PVC glue
  • Soft hammer or wood block
  • Pencil
  • File
  • Teflon tape
  • Pocket knife or PVC deburring tool
  • Slotted board or quick wood clamp (explained in instructions)

You must modify your existing well cap or purchase a new one to allow the 1" pipe to pass through using a 1-3/8" hole saw.

Custom Well caps available on the website. If you choose the custom well cap, please allow up to 7 business days for fabrication before your order ships. This cap is made to order.

All Questions Welcome — I’m here to help you choose the right setup, so your family has water when you need it most.

 

Bradley Manufacturing LLC