Deepening hand dug well: Well pipe

Deepening hand dug well: Well pipe

When a well dries up in the dry season it can be made deeper with the so called Underlining method. With bricks or blocks one ring is made. A next ring is made underneath so the first ring stays in place.(does not go down like cement rings) In this way the well can be...
Manual drilling: Shipo method

Manual drilling: Shipo method

An option to make manual drilled tube wells is the so called SHIPO drill.Advantages compared to hand dug wellsIs fasterCan be cheaper in soils where a well needs to be completely lined.More water guarantee in dry season since it can drill deep into the aquiferCan be...
Manual drilling: Mzuzu

Manual drilling: Mzuzu

In softer soils with water levels of 8 meter or less a tube well can also be made with a the Mzuzu drill using a Soil punch and bailer.Advantages compared to SHIPO drillingIs much cheaperLess tools and skills neededEasier to see the soil coming outDisadvantages...