Use the power of flowing water to pump water uphill—without electricity or fuel.
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Hydraulic Ram Pumps: How and Where They Work provides complete plans for building, installing, and maintaining the Atlas Ram Pump. Written by Don R. Wilson and revised by Atlas Heritage Publishing Company, this illustrated guide takes you from evaluating your water source to starting and adjusting your finished pump.
Learn how to:
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Measure available water flow, fall, and delivery lift.
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Estimate how much water your installation could deliver.
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Choose between the 1-inch and 2-inch Atlas models.
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Build the check-valve mount, concrete base, clack valve, and air chamber.
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Install the intake, drive pipe, delivery line, and receiving tank.
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Start the pump, adjust its operation, and measure actual output.
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Maintain the system and troubleshoot common operating problems.
Construction photographs and labeled diagrams accompany the instructions. Separate shopping lists for both pump sizes, field worksheets, a prestart checklist, and maintenance records help you organize the project from planning through operation.
A hydraulic ram pump uses the energy of water flowing downhill to lift a smaller portion uphill. Where a suitable water source and elevation drop are available, it can provide a continuous supply for gardens, livestock, and other nonpotable uses.
Part of the Atlas Heritage Series, this practical manual brings an established water-powered pumping design to a new generation of builders, homesteaders, and rural property owners.