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.
Installation Procedure for Dugout (Pond) - single or multiple pumps
Locate site for frostfree nosepump™ near dugout. The water level inside the culvert will be at the same elevation as it is in the dugout (pond). Aim for static level of 10 ft.
Investigate local water regulations including such things as distance from overhead power lines and road allowances.
Purchase frostfree nosepump™, culvert (preferably 24" for 1 or 2 pumps), lid, insulation (where required by climate), and installation of a concrete pad (insulating under the pad is necessary to reduce chances of freezing). Note: length of culvert will be determined by the water level in dugout but should be at least 20' in the ground to capture enough geothermal heat.
Begin trenching from dugout to desired pump location, leaving a berm of dirt at the edge of the dugout.
Prepare culvert. Consider welding a floor in the culvert in the event that it is placed on a sand vein that may drain the dugout. Attach 1½" hose into the culvert, sealing in place. Attach screen to inlet end of hose. Lower culvert into the trench so that approximately 24" extends above ground level. Culvert must be plumb! Level culvert. Backfill with clay and bentonite (to seal for prevention of surface water contamination). Backfill over hose in trench as approach dugout. This hose must be below frost line. Complete final trenching into dugout and lay hose into dugout - not on the dugout floor. A weight and float will keep the hose off the floor. Note: Installing inlet screen at a lower level of the dugout and insuring that the culvert is at the same elevation or lower, will yield the maximum reservoir of water in the culvert. (You might want to consider pushing the pipe through the wall of dirt into the dugout rather than trenching that last distance.)
Level ground around culvert with clay in preparation for a pad around the pump area.
Install insulation sleeves (which includes lid insulation - instructions supplied) in cold climates as insurance against freezing. (Minimum 8 feet of insulation recommended)
Purchase or build a galvanized lid (instructions supplied) with rim and attachment mechanism to fit the top of the culvert. Lid requires a 2½" hole to accept each frostfree nosepump™. Hint: Mount nosepump on lid and pre-drill mounting holes. Place mounting bolts and weld nuts to the underside of lid.
Follow detailed instructions provided to attach pump to lid and install in culvert. An installation video is provided to help in the assembly and installation. WARNING: The cylinder to pipe connection is fragile and must be handled with care.
A pad of approx. 20' x 20', with slight drainage away from the pump, is recommended around the pump to avoid mud and soil compaction, as well as protect the water quality from livestock contamination. Insulation under a cement pad is recommended to reduce any likelihood of freezing.
TURN IN THE COWS! They may require introduction to the frostfree nosepump™ if they are not familiar with the use of nosepumps. Starting with a small number of animals (< 20 head) is recommended!
Spring Development - single or multiple pumps
To utilize a spring as a source of water it is best, in the interest of preserving quality and quantity, to have the cattle gathering on higher and firmer ground, some distance away.
This installation is similar to a dugout installation.
Dig into the spring source and submerge a collecting tank or culvert which will become the reservoir.
Trench a line from the bottom of the spring reservoir to a firmer sight which will become the location for the frostfree nosepump culvert. The water level in frostfree nosepump culvert will be the same elevation as in your spring reservoir. If possible choose a sight that will give static water at approximately 10 feet down.
Installation Procedure for New Well - single or multiple pumps
Locate site for well. Some may consider using a well witcher (dowser).
Investigate local water regulations including such things as distance from overhead power lines and road allowances.
Hire a well driller (or trackhoe). In Alberta this individual must be a licensed water-well driller.
Price out and purchase frostfree nosepump™, culvert (preferably 24" for 1 or 2 pumps), lid, insulation (where required by climate), and installation of a concrete pad (insulating under the pad will reduce chances of freezing) Note: length of culvert will be determined by depth of well to water; coupler may be required.
Drill 30" diameter hole (for 24" culvert) to water. Determine static water level and capacity of well. Each nosepump requires approximately 2 gallons per minute. Make sure your driller understands the system. There is no use drilling a deep well for a nosepump since it is not practical at deep levels. Please phone to discuss depth issues if there are questions. We have had success with static levels of 47 feet. Sometimes test holes are an option if the depth to a water aquifer is unknown. Drillers are usually looking for large capacities of water (eg. 12 - 30 gallons/minute) and this isn't necessarily required for the nosepump.
Perforate culvert for inflow at depth of aquifer.
Install culvert so that approximately 24" extends above ground level. Level culvert. Backfill with washed rock to top of perforations, clay and bentonite (to seal for prevention of surface water contamination). Level ground around culvert with clay in preparation for a pad around the pump area.
Follow remaining instructions for dugout (points 8 through 11)
Installation Procedure over Existing Small Cased Well - single pump only
The casing in the existing well must accommodate the 3" cylinder which has an outside diameter of 4 inches. We offer a 2" cylinder with an O.D. of 2¾" to accommodate casings of smaller diameter.
Use a method of excavating around the casing down to a depth of 9' - 12'. Install a 24" culvert around the casing so that approximately 24" extends above ground level. The casing must be centred in the culvert and the culvert must be plumb.
Backfill and pack around culvert and level ground in preparation for a pad around the pump area.
Follow remaining instructions for dugout (points 8 through 11).
Installation Procedure for Pressure System - single or multiple pumps
Install a 24" culvert.
Bring the pressure line through the culvert, to a pitless adapter well below frost line. The deeper the culvert, the greater the reservoir of water. The culvert should be at least 20' below ground for adequate geothermal heat.
Attach a float to the adapter.
Attach a handle to the removable part of the adapter which will allow it to be pulled up to the top of the culvert for any service.
Follow directions for dugout (points 8 through 11).
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