Mr. Rawles,
Thank you for the blog and the consistency of information that you provide on a daily basis, it is greatly appreciated. In response to the inquiry of water barrel pumps: I have had good luck with this rotary drum pump. They are extremely smooth and easy to operate and I am able to empty a 55 gallon drum of water in quick time. I can not speak as to its longevity since I have not had it long, but it appears to have been constructed well. I recently ordered the one I own to try out and am planning on buy a couple more since we all know that two is one and one is none.
Thank you again for your work with the blog and our prayers are with you and your family. May God’s peace and love be evident and sufficient during this time. – James W. in Houston