Anyone know what this is? Old well pump?

[ItalianJob]

Hi all,
Just moved into a new place and we have what looks like an old manual pump from a well or something, can anyone tell me anything about it? The pipe disappears into the block paving.
I can’t get it to move or get it open at the moment, and before I get too brutal I thought it was worth asking. We live in Cornwall so the prospect of free water sounds really good!!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

prob doesnt work but worth a punt

open the tap and wind the spindle

 

[Chalked]

It’s a rotary hand pump.
£65 from here.
K1 SEMI ROTARY HAND PUMP 3/4"

 

[rpm]

Wouldn`t do anything until the bolts are put back.

 

[ItalianJob]

Thanks all, I tried to undo the bolts to open it up. Is it worth trying to unsieze it?

 

[townfanjon]

Thanks all, I tried to undo the bolts to open it up. Is it worth trying to unsieze it?

If you have plenty time yes .

 

[Rob Foster]

Hi all,
Just moved into a new place and we have what looks like an old manual pump from a well or something, can anyone tell me anything about it? The pipe disappears into the block paving.
I can’t get it to move or get it open at the moment, and before I get too brutal I thought it was worth asking. We live in Cornwall so the prospect of free water sounds really good!!

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Any body is allowed to abstract up 25m3 water for domestic or agricultural purposes without a licence per day. Free water say £200 + per year is worth a look in my book even if you dont drink it. centralheatking

 

[ItalianJob]

Any body is allowed to abstract up 25m3 water for domestic or agricultural purposes without a licence per day. Free water say £200 + per year is worth a look in my book even if you dont drink it. centralheatking

Agreed - water rates here are over £500/year!!

 

[ItalianJob]

If you have plenty time yes .

What’s the best way to do it? Just brute force?

 

[Sharp Point]

Even if you get it going, I’d seriously consider getting it tested first for nasties, just because it comes out of the ground... doesn’t make it safe.