In article >, says...
>
> On 23-Oct-2018, wrote:
>
> > On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10:02:37 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> > >
> > > ??? Getting your water from a well does not mean we have to drop a pail
> > >
> > > in a hole for water. There is a 1-1/4 line into the well and an
> > > electrically powered pump and water pressure system. The tank has a
> > > pressure sensitive switch that keeps the pressure within the low and
> > > high settings. If the power is out there is no pump.
> > >
> > Dropping a pail is the only kind of well I've had experience with. But
> > depending on a pump and electricity for water makes me glad I live in the
> > city.
> My maternal grandparents had a well; but, no bucket dipping was required.
> Until rural electrification allowed the installation of an electric pump,
> they hand-pumped the water from the well.
> Similar to, but not exactly like:
> https://i.pinimg.com/736x/42/49/8d/4...e-antiques.jpg

My grandparents pump (shared with next door) was similar except it
stood over a stone trough. It's still there; the current owners have
planted the trough and made it into a trendy garden feature.


Janet UK