Manual Pump

[GrizzlyLar]

Thought I'd have a crack at making my own manual pump for an upcoming newbie trip to Turon river. I couldn't quite get the exact sized valves at short notie so had to do with smaller ones but hoping it will give it more suction. Everything is interchangeable so will see how we go. Thinking of making a few different types of nozzles for cracks etc.

Inspired by a manual pump video on YouTube. Handle John Jacobs.

 

[Jaros]

'twould be interesting to see a vid of it in action.

 

[aussiefarmer]

Great looking build, what sort of valves are in it ? Mine has a good old fashion flapping style foot valve.

 

[GrizzlyLar]

They are non return swing valves. I opened them up and there's just a rubber moulded flap inside them. Tested it earlier and it shifted 10 litres pretty fast. Have shortened it a bit to make it easier to hold and will add a handle.