Pedal-Powered Water Pump

Living off-grid is the future, better get used to the idea and prepare. When the sun shines this couple has solar power, but in Maine there are grey days in the winter. This short video shows how a couple in Maine pumps water into their attic tank by connecting the old electric pump to a converted bicycle: at the rate of 2.5 gallon/minute, it's not a huge expense of physical energy, especially if you've learned to economize water.