Agriculture
September 23, 2020
Updated on September 15, 2020
·Created on August 27, 2015
The goal of the Wello WaterWheel is to make it easier to transport water over long distances in rural areas.
The Wello WaterWheel is a 45 litre plastic water drum that rolls on its side with help from a symmetrical handle bar. It is designed as a time saver for communities and households in which people carry water in jerry cans, pots and buckets on their heads.
Market Suggested Retail Price
$50.00
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Wello and its partners, which include NGOs, government bodies, national distributors, aid agencies and others.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The WaterWheel is manufactured in Mumbai, India.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent Protected
User Provision Model
WaterWheels are sold by local partners according to their own business models. Distributors can be entrepreneurs, companies, government institutions, aid agencies, micro finance organizations and others.
Distributions to Date Status
As of 2017, approximately 10,000 units have been sold.
Design Specifications
The WaterWheel is a barrel-shaped container designed to transport up to 45 L of water over long distances. The drum, measuring 630 mm x 560 mm is made from food grade high-density polyethylene and has reinforced axles to protect against wear and tear. The mild steel handle provides control while pushing or pulling the WaterWheel over difficult terrain and hand-holds on both sides of the drum can be used when filling and emptying. The cap-in-cap design helps to prevent contamination of the water and the drum's wide opening (3.2 in diameter) aids in pouring and cleaning.
Technical Support
Support is provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
To save time and increase opportunities for those transporting water. To provide better, more reliable access to safe water and to reduce stress and pain caused by traditional collection methods.
Vetted Performance Status
Testing performed by the manufacturer determined that users benefited from a reduction in time spent collecting water, an increase in access to water and an increase in income, however, no third-party testing has been completed.
Safety
There are no cited safety concerns on this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
Rolling billboards to disseminate information
Academic Research and References
Corner, P., Kearins, K., 2013, “Social Entrepreneurship and Dynamic Capabilities,” Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, August 9-12, 2013.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Other Information
Product videos and examples of the WaterWheel in use can be found on Wello's Vimeo channel.
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