Atlas Ram Pump Construction and Parts

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Atlas Ram Pump Constructon

The Atlas ram pump will pump water from a flowing source of water to a point above that source with no other power required.

A full description of how to build and install an Atlas Ram Pump
is contained in the 'The Original' book
Hydraulic Ram Pumps, How and Where They Work'

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The Atlas Ram Pump parts shown here shows everything needed to build the Atlas Ram. Only the concrete for the base and PVC glue is needed. The drive and delivery pipes are not part of the detail. The plans now call for heavy-duty US made valves (Simmons, 400 psi) although other brands can be used, and larger clack valves as well. The air dome uses Heavy Duty 220 psi PVC well casing. The cost of the parts is about $75-$100 at most hardware stores.

PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

The check / tank mount unit shown to the right is the only fabrication required in the design. Made by molding a 1" galvanized street ell inside of a 2" street ell with fiberglass or epoxy resin. This allows a lower profile & center of gravity, and gives standard pipe threads for both the check valve and the pressure tank (air dome).

The check / tank mount unit shown to the right is available from Atlas Publications.
The price is $45 each + $8.00 shipping (Up to 3 units);
The conversion pack is included with each unit free of charge.
Please note the conversion pack is for the 1" Simmons check valve only.
Send check or MO to:
Atlas Publications, P.O. Box 265, Murphy, NC 28906

Or use this handy PRINTABLE ORDER FORM

The best check valves to use are made by Simmons Manufacturing
and are available from amazon.com (see below)
They are called Brass in-line spring loaded check valves, are rated at 400 psi, and the bushing need not be replaced by the plastic sleeve mentioned in the book.

For a detail of the clack valve conversion process, see pgs. 22 & 23 of the book clik HERE.

SIMMONS CHECK VALVE ORDERING
Silicon Bronze Lead Free Check Valves; Silicon Bronze Cast Poppet, Female Pipe Thread.

SIMMONS MFG CO #503-SB, 1", 1.1 pounds. Price: $16.08
This is the valve for the check valve, part # 11, pg.9 in the book,
and for the clack valve for a 1" Ram.
Click here to view and/or order: Simmons 1" Check Valve

SIMMONS MFG CO #504-SB, 1-1/4", 1.5 pounds. Price: $22.05
Can be used for a clack valve for a 1 1/4" Ram.
Click here to view and/or order: Simmons 1 1/4" Check Valve

SIMMONS MFG CO #505-SB, 1-1/2" 1.8 pounds. Price: $30.08
Can be used for a clack valve for a 1 1/2" Ram.
Click here to view and/or order: Simmons 1 1/2" Check Valve

SIMMONS MFG CO #506-SB, 2", 3.6 pounds. Price: $48.65
Can be used for a clack valve for a 2" Ram.
Click here to view and/or order: Simmons 2" Check Valve

NEW! Online store for the best selection of Brass Check Valves!
There are a lot of other suitable check valves available online,
some quite a bit less expensive than Simmons.
Click on this link to go to our online store for a selection. ..Brass Check Valves

(LEFT) This is the Base...the 'base fittings' with fiberglass reinforced concrete ('quick-wall') molded around them, ready for the valves, tank and drive pipe to be attached. After completing this step, it is only a matter of attaching the fittings and air dome. Drive pipe attaches on the left, clack valve on the first hole from the left, check valve and air dome attach on the hole to the right.

Atlas Ram Pump as assembled from the book with a 2 inch sized clack valve.

Completed pump!!
Here is a picture of a 2" Atlas Ram Pump, assembled.
The only difference from a 1" Atlas Ram is the size of the clack valve (brass colored). This 2" check valve (converted to a clack valve) is quite expensive, and usually the 1" pump is sufficient (sometimes more than) for most applications.
The Drive pipe attatches at the left of the base and delivery pipe on the right out of the 'T' fitting.
One of the most efficient and inexpensive Hydraulic Ram Water Pumps available today, simple to build and easy to keep running!
This book includes assembly instructions for the ram pump, simple plans for a ferro-cement water storage tank, as well as complete set-up and maintenence information.

'The Original! Ram Pumps-How and Where They Work' with plans, $10.95 from: Atlas Publications,
POB 265, Murphy, NC 28906.

The book 'The Original! HYDRAULIC RAM PUMPS how and where they work' contains complete plans and instructions for assembling the pump, and explains in simple terms and with illustrations how the ram pump works, where and how it can be set up, and how to keep it working year after year with a minimum of time and energy for upkeep. With this book, the Atlas Ram is now easier to build, more reliable and efficient than ever, with NO welding, drilling, tapping or special tools needed. The design has evolved to a point where low maintenance and long term reliable service is almost certain, even by a novice. A great resource for self-reliant types, homesteaders, alternative energy users or anyone curious about this 'old-tech' device that has been around for so long and works so well. The final chapter shows how to build an inexpensive ferro-cement water storage tank up to 15,000 gallon capacity.

Also included is the authors personal e-mail for any questions...
The book is US $10.95 shipping incl. (US orders only)..

Some people have a ram pump for a summer cabin, shut the pump off for the winter when they leave...and set it back up when they return. Here's a review by one of them...

Ernie Samson writes again: "Hi, it is Ernie Samson again. I just set our pump up for the year, and it is working wonderfully... thought you would like to know. Everyone who comes and sees it working can't believe how well it works! Thanks again!"

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INFORMATION.
Questions? Feel free to e-mail for specific information
about this pump, parts, ram pump applications.

This book available from Atlas Publications for $10.95.

TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR A BOOK
Send check or MO for $10.95 per book to:
(please indicate which book)

Atlas Publications
P.O. Box 265
Murphy, N.C. 28906

OR use this handy PRINTABLE ORDER FORM

LOTS more about ram pumps in general at:
All About Hydraulic Ram Pumps

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