[familyop]

"For me, when power goes out no water,..."

You would need a backup power system comprised of a transfer switch (to separate the grid power circuit from your backup circuit), an inlet (like an outlet, but with prongs instead of socket holes), an outdoor safety switch, generator and cable to connect the generator to the inlet. ...to the best of my memory offhand, as I use that kind of system with no power grid hookup near here (and don't need the transfer switch, myself, but you would). ...needs proper wiring, including ground wire between all boxes not already connected to each other by metal conduit, and the well casing.

BTW, you could build a manual pump system for a well that shallow instead of what I explained. Mine's a deep well, so a manual pump system would be as expensive as what I installed here.

Hope that helps. I remember some good agricultural advice from you a while back and am still thankful.

[mad_as_he$$]

http://www.survivalunlimited.com/deepwellpump.htm

[goat granny]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking along the lines of a manual hand pump if possible. I remember them from my grandmothers farm back when I was just a rug rat...Will have to see if I can find any info on the net. GG