We used a generator for to pump the well for a couple of years until we got electricity. We pumped into a plastic tank, current one it 2500 gallons, and then used a 12 volt pump to pressurize it into the house. So we ran the pump maybe once a week or so. I think it was a 5000 watt gen but I can ask hub. Our well is 120 feet deep with water around 90 ft.
Our house was built in 1976, and we have no idea how deep it is. The guy that put in the well died years ago.
Thanks for the ideas. We do have a pump that we used to pump swimming pool water to the garden-will have to ask hubby about the size. The root cellar is going to have a huge storage tank in it for drinking water. So a pump for that would also be useful.
Glad you tested your well. My dads was a 3/4 hp pump we think, it pumps 12gpm from 200 ft. If we are correct then I guess yours is a 1/2 hp and you are fine. Great setup, you are lucky to have it.