Updated on September 15, 2020

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Created on August 27, 2015

Wello WaterWheel

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The goal of the Wello WaterWheel is to make it easier to transport water over long distances in rural areas.

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Product Description

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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