Bici Bomba Rosario de Agua

Bici-Tec

The Bici Bomba Rosario de Agua is a pedal-powered rope pump for retrieving water from wells.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Bici Bomba Rosario de Agua is a pedal-powered rope pump used to collect water. The machine uses bicycle parts combined with a rope pump to obtain water from beneath, usually hand dug wells.

Note: The manufacturer, Bici-Tec does not have a website and is only available on Facebook.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Latin America, with a focus in Guatemala and Mexico

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Bici-Tec distributes the product directly and works with community leaders to distribute it.^{Interview with representative}

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

277 USD ^{Converted from Quetzales}

Bici-Tec also donates the product partially or completely to some families.^{Interview with representative}.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

iDE Rope Pump, Blue Pump and Vergnet-Hydro 60-2000 Pump

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Untrained users, rural households or communities

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Make to order, the building methods are half artisanal and half industrialized.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open source, through Bici-Tec’s Escuela De Bici-Tecnología Apropriada (Appropriate Bike-Technology School), students can learn how to build and design pedal powered machines.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Direct from manufacturer, to place an order call Carlos Marroquin at +502 4080 1572 or reach out to the company through their Facebook page.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Over 500 ^{Interview with representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Pump type

Description of the pump type

Human-powered pump

Power requirement (W)

Power required, measured in watts

None

Average flow rate (L/min at specific head)

Manufacturer-specified discharge rate, measured at a specific head

~19 L/min at 30 m

Maximum head (m)

Maximum depth of water the pump can pull

30 m

Diameter (cm)

Piston nominal diameter, measured in centimeters

2.54 cm

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The product is stationary and pedal powered, it requires no electricity to be operated. It is made from used bicycle parts such as pedals, frame, chains, and handles. The pedaling system is connected to a cement flywheel to facilitate continuous pedaling and uses sprockets’ diameter relation to vary speed and torque. The system is connected to rope which is lowered down into a well and drawn up through a long pipe with the bottom immersed in water. The system also consists of round plastic balls whose diameter matches the diameter of the pipe and which function as a seal that helps pull the water to the surface.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

See image of a rope pump.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Bici-Tec trains users at the moment of delivering the product on how to give preventive maintenance. If needed Bici-Tec can also do repairs or provide additional technical support.^{Interview with representative}

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available at Bici-Tec and locally available at bike shops.^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The product can be recycled afterwards, to make more bici maquinas or at a common recycling center since most of the structure is steel.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

This product pumps between 5 to 10 gallons of water per minute from a 30 m well.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

This product pumps about 220 L in 15 minutes (~4 gallons per minute) from a 14 m well. ^{User experience report}

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Risk of winding due to exposed rotating components and medium rotational speed.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Bici-Tec teaches, empowers, and encourages people to use pedal powered machines (bici maquinas) through their school Escuela De Bici-Tecnología Apropriada.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Field tests^{Interview with representative}

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Bici Bomba User Experience Report 2

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