The frostfree nosepump, an excellent riparian management tool, is ideal for dugouts and shallow wells where there is no access to electricity. Cattle pump their own water.
Frostfree Nosepumps Ltd. is owned and operated by Jim and Jackie Anderson of Rimbey, Alberta, who also operate a second generation cattle ranch. The motivation to develop this pump came from the desire to utilize remote pastures and alternative winter feeding sites and to protect riparian areas. They are enthused to share this useful tool with other producers.
ABOUT THE PUMP
Frostfree Nosepumps have been on the market since 2002. We recommend up to 100 cows on a single nosepump after weaning. We recommend half this number of cow/calf pairs during summer months. Multiple pumps per large diameter well will accommodate larger herds.
The construction and operation of the nosepump is simple and energy free, other than the energy required by the cow to operate the lever.
The design of this waterer includes a small, enclosed trough with a lever apparatus that is pushed by the cow's nose. This is set on top of a culvert, set vertically into the ground to whatever depth is required to make use of the ground water or dugout level. An installation depth of at least 20' with a minimum 24" diameter culvert is recommended in order to capture sufficient geothermal heat. The nose-powered lever apparatus operates a piston pump which is suspended in the well - much like the old hand pumps. With provision for frost protection (outlined on Prevent Freezing page), the pumps work trouble free. In very cold weather (minus 25° C or lower) the occasional removal of ice that tends to build up on the sides of the hood in these temperatures, may be necessary.
Prevention of contamination of the water source is a major focus of this system. The design of the pump will prevent backwash, and the details of the system including a cement pad will prevent ground water contamination.
The installation of a unit such as this is fairly simple and, with the exception of drilling the well or trenching from a dugout or pond, can be done by the farmer/rancher in most cases. Installing the culvert properly to meet government regulations may require obtaining the services of a licensed water well driller. Contact your local authorities to see what the requirements are in your area.
The total cost of the complete system varies with the required depth (depending on the water table) and the rates charged by the contractor. Total installation cost includes a pump or pumps, drilling or trenching, culvert, hose, lid, insulation, rod pipe and insulated platform.
Applications include systems in which dugout (pond) water is diverted underground to the bottom of the culvert (wet well) by gravity flow, thus providing the opportunity to utilize a dugout year round without the use of electrical energy or heat. The same technique can be used to collect spring water in a reservoir and then divert to an upright culvert (wet well) on firmer ground.
This low cost, low maintenance, year-round watering facility can provide access to areas that previously were not considered for livestock watering because of the cost or unavailability of an energy source. It can facilitate winter feeding in non-traditional areas, swath grazing, and accessing remote pastures.
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