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Pricing and Costs of Hand Pumps

An evaluation of the expenses in using hand pumps for various tasks

By Michelle Cramer
Many industries and businesses use hand pumps to disperse and transfer water-based chemicals and oils for various tasks. Additionally, farms and rural houses may need a hand water pump to help manage their well water.

As a business owner, it’s important to plan expenses and map out costs before making an investment. Before purchasing, consider these facts about pricing and costs of hand pumps:

1. Installing a hand well pump may require the purchase of additional parts, such as the cylinder.

2. Chemical hand pumps for industrial businesses come in a variety of sizes, materials and production rates.

3. Consider the purchase of hand gas pumps in bulk quantities to save money.

 

Determine prices and installation costs for a hand water pump

Builders who erect rural homes or farmers will likely need a hand water pump for wells, in addition to typical electrical and machine connections. These manual hand pumps provide convenient outdoor access to the water, as well as a fail safe should the power go out. If the water level in the well is less than 20 feet below the surface, then you need a shallow well pump (pitcher pump); otherwise, a deep well pump is necessary.
Try: PlumbingWorld offers a pitcher pump for $75, while Survival Unlimited has them for $90. Manufacturers like Bison Pumps price their handcrafted hand water pumps from $500 to $900.

Find inexpensive industrial hand pumps

A drum pump, often used by industrial companies or those running or repairing large machinery, allows you to hand pump chemical liquids from large steel drums. For example, a mechanic who sees a lot of business may keep a large amount of lubricant in a steel drum onsite and use an industrial hand pump to obtain the liquid as needed. Prices for these pumps vary based upon how much liquid you want dispersed per stroke, which is often anywhere from 8 ounces to 10 gallons a minute. You can also use a hand transfer pump (also known as a siphon pump) to transfer these liquids from one location to another.
Try: Rand MHE offers a variety of siphon and drum pumps ranging from $9 to $90, depending on the intended usage, size and materials. Alsco Industrial Products also offers a variety of hand drum pumps ranging from $20 to $300, again, depending on the type you buy.

Offer a fuel hand pump at gasoline dispensers

Often large industrial gas stations provide hand pumps in addition to the typical nozzle unit. These pumps are also useful for fleet companies that maintain their own delivery trucks or other vehicles. These companies can maintain large gasoline tanks onsite and use a gas hand pump to transfer the gasoline from the tank to smaller portable tanks or the vehicle directly.
Try: You can purchase a piston-style gas hand pump, like those sold by ARK Petroleum Equipment, in a range of $50 to $300, depending on the particular model you choose. Gempler’s offers a discount on piston hand pumps if you order five or more. The first four are $132 each, but five or more are only $116, which is a saving of nearly $100.

 

  • If you need a well drilled before installing a hand water pump, contact local drilling contractors for itemized price quotes. They will all be different but should charge by foot dug rather than by hour.

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