Agriculture
December 27, 2023
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Aquabox, UK
Updated on January 19, 2024
·Created on December 6, 2022
SaniTap is a hand-operated gravity flow portable high-strength plastic bag, with an attached soap, for handwashing in areas with no accessible running water.
SaniTap is a gravity flow hand-operated handwashing technology with a soap net conveniently hanging close to its spout. The easy-to-use spout of SaniTap is closed by a simple tap with the back of the hand. The UV-resistant plastic laminate film bag of SaniTap stores 3 L of water that can be used for more than 10 minutes. SaniTap has a wide closeable inlet on its top for easy refilling and a sturdy handle for easily transporting the water bag.
The price of SaniTap is 69.99 USD for a pack of 10 on eBay. However, it is distributed for free for special humanitarian programs by organizations like UNICEF. The manufacturer also offers a volume-based discount for large orders.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$69.99
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Community, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
This product has been implemented by SaniTap, UNICEF, ICRC, UNHCR, and World Vision.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include SpaTap.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Unknown
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Users can obtain this product from the manufacturer. The product is also distributed for free by the manufacturer’s partner NGOs.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Material
UV-resistant HDPE plastic laminate film. ABS spout and nylon soap net.
Activation mechanism
Hand for opening product spout. Back of the hand for closing the spout.
Soap container built-in (yes/no)
Yes
Water volume per use (L)
3 litres for over 10 minutes of use.
Design Specifications
SaniTap is a 3 L 200 g thick 4-layer impermeable food-grade plastic laminate consisting HDPE and nylon that can be used for more than 10 minutes before refilling. It has a spout made of ABS. The spout is rated for 10,000 opening/closing cycles and needs less than 10 N force to operate making it easy to use even by children. The HDPE water bag of SaniTap has a 50 N vertical load rating.
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer and local technicians.
Replacement Components
Spout, HDPE bag, soap net.
Lifecycle
1 year. This assumes correct installation and use by a family of 5 washing hands 3 times daily.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The manufacturer’s aim is to achieve modular design that is easy to use and requires no complex complementary technology to operate. The manufacturer is also keen on sustainability, making use of recycled plastics to make most parts of the SaniTap.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
Soap
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
The product is compliant with RoHS standards.
Evaluation methods
Unknown
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