How deep is your well to the top of the water?
There are two options: pitcher pump for shallow wells , sucker rod pump for deeper wells.
Just ask a farmer.
Looking for a backup if the power go's out.
I have seen complete setup's from $300.0 to $1100.00.
Any practical experience/advise would be appreciated.
You can construct a well bucket for use in your well pipe if you have a 4" casing. Use A 5' length of 3 1/2" PVC cut 1' off, glue on a threaded female/female connect to each piece. Reconnect the two sections using a 2" flapper type check valve with the 'closed' position of the valve facing the long section. At the top of that section, drill holes and attach a long nylon rope.
The "special tool" for my pitless adapter is a 1/2" piece of black pipe with the end slightly smashed together.That is a neat idea... Get a tripod with a pulley to help with the lifting.
Only draw back is an existing well. Don't you need a special tool to pull a submersible pump out of a well that has a pitless adapter. Most common 4" wells around here. I have messed with wells, just not sure what they take to release the pitless adapter.
Just youtube "bailer bucket" way cheaper than a good hand pump
The "special tool" for my pitless adapter is a 1/2" piece of black pipe with the end slightly smashed together.
Will have to keep that is mind. Familiar how the casing works, but have never pulled a pitless adapter. Thx Maybe do a search for a couple pics. Always looking to add more info to the knowledge base.