Homeowner needs an affordable, automated way to pump water from a hand-dug well to a garden without running water lines from the house.

Existing solutions require running electric to the well house and involve complex setups; no simple, integrated, off-the-shelf system designed specifically for low-depth, low-head garden irrigation from a stone well.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 15, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses bucket on a rope to manually fetch water
considering running electric from house to power pump setup
thinking of buying separate jet pump and pressure tank and assembling manually

App Concept

GardenWell AutoPump

An all-in-one submersible pump and pressure tank unit designed for shallow hand-dug wells (3-8 ft). It includes a solar-ready controller, drip irrigation timer, and hose outlet — all pre-assembled, weatherproof, and requiring only a garden hose connection. No plumbing or electrical expertise needed.

Key Features

Compact submersible pump (fits 8-inch diameter wells)
Integrated 2-gallon pressure tank with demand switch
Solar panel input for off-grid operation
Programmable drip irrigation timer with rain delay
Dual output: garden hose spigot and 1/2-inch drip line connector

Target Users: Homeowners with shallow hand-dug wells who want to irrigate gardens without trenching or complex plumbing.

Revenue Model: $299 one-time purchase (pump + tank + controller), $49 for optional solar panel kit

Existing Solutions Mentioned

conventional jet pump and pressure tank setupcombination pump & tank units

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