Antonio,
I think you might want a "pitcher pump", like this,
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Pitcher-Pump-No-Lead-PP500NL/203449574#.UtM8tLSK2uk When I did a few years back, I used one like this, it's about $50 and it worked well. The pumps have a standard inlet that you can connect a flexible hose (I used cheap sump pump hose,
http://www.homedepot.com/s/Sump%2520Pump%2520hose?NCNI-5. I used a large shallow container like this,
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermaid-Commercial-Products-16-qt-Bus-Utility-Box-in-Gray-FG-3349-GRA/100642673# to pump the water into and back out of (this seems like something that you could probably borrow). I only left a small portion of the container open as it's suppose to be a pump and you wouldn't have a large open pool near the pump. The pump takes a few strokes to get primed which we did every night before the house opened. I've used the pump on several other shows that required a rustic look so maybe the costs be a bit more palatable knowing you can re-use it. Sorry I don't have a picture....
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Michael Cordonnier
Theatre Instructor/Performing Arts Center Manager
Centerville High School
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2014 20:10
From: Antonio Moon
Subject: Miracle Worker (Working Water Pump)
We will be opening The Miracle Worker the end of the month. Need a working water pump. Does anyone have any (ECONOMICAL) ways of making a working water pump?
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Antonio Moon
Theatre Teacher
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