Wire-brick cement tank

Wire-brick cement tank

These tanks are made with wire, bricks and cement. No steel reinforcement is used.Advantages compared to ferro cement tanks20-40% cheaperSimpler in constructionProduced with local materialsSame strengthDisadvantages compared to ferro cement tanksNot yet widely...
Hand pumps: Rope pump

Hand pumps: Rope pump

Rope pumps have a wheel, a rope and washers to lift the water.Advantages compared to Afridev pumps3 to 5 times cheaperSimpler in constructionEasier to install and repairLocal production so low cost spares are availableFit for small communitiesCan be an option where...