iDE Rope Pump

The iDE Rope Pump  is a hand-operated option for accessing water when the water table depth is out of reach of suction pumps, up to 35m. Washers of locally-available material are tied some distance apart along a long loop of rope, which is threaded down into a well and back up through a pipe. As the rope leaves the pipe it passes over a wheel and back down into the well. As the wheel is turned, the washers bring water up in a continuous stream through the pipe.

• Construction Materials: Sheet metal, tire, rebar, PVC handle, rope, washers of local material

• Dimensions: 1.3m x 0.6m

• Weight: 15kg

*SYSTEM INCOMPATIBILITIES*

• Pressurized Irrigation Systems

• Well Bores less than 75mm Diameter

Note, IDE does not recommend depths over 22 m because the Rope Pump cannot then be effective lifting water for productive purpose, which is their main objective. However yields are still adequate for domestic purposes.

Most issues are possible to resolve by basic troubleshooting. Technician support may be needed if issue is complex, however a trained village mechanic should be able to resolve problems.

All of the methods in testing / building a new rope pump are listed in the training manual assistance that iDE provides to a producer/manufacturer.

Lifespan information unavailable. Warranty information not specified by iDE. Individual dealers and organizations implementing the pumps may have their own warranty.

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Water quality is still of concern, because of a lack of data for all rope pumps. See report Section 3.6