This enclosed-top cistern pump is the hand-pumped solution for accessing water from a cistern, shallow well, or rainwater storage tank with a static water level between 20 and 25 feet below the pump. The ‘enclosed top’ design protects the pump’s internal mechanism from dust, debris, and pests — important for installations where the pump sits in a barn, outbuilding, or partially-exposed mounting location.
Red painted finish gives the pump the classic American homestead-pump look while protecting the cast-iron body against rust. 3-3/4 inch stroke length means each pump cycle moves a meaningful volume of water — enough that hand-pumping a 5-gallon bucket takes a manageable number of strokes rather than turning into a workout. Standing 16 inches tall and weighing 13 lb, the pump is substantial enough to mount stably on a barrel top, cistern lid, or dedicated pump stand.
For off-grid households, cabins without electric service, emergency backup water access from cisterns or shallow wells, and rural properties using rainwater storage tanks, this is the right kind of hand-pump for the job. Pair with the matching check leathers, weights, and well-point hardware from the Lehman’s catalog for a complete water system. Lehman’s catalog selection.
