How to make a hand-pump Collection Pro-Agro

Description:

This guide presents a hand pump that is made from materials available locally. The hand pump operates with a plunger and is submerged in the water. It is made from PVC pipes, old tyres and wood. It is recommended for wells up to 25 metres deep (it has not been tested for greater depths), and can draw around ten litres per minute.

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Bibliographical Information:

SIMB SIMB, T. (2013) How to make a hand-pump. Collection Pro-Agro , Engineers Without Bhe Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CTA).

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