The
Hand Pump. The most easy means of water, that has found its
place both in the rural and urban areas of India. Gone are
those days of the conventional hand pumps, which are more
strenuous to work on and have a shorter life span.
India
Mark II Pumps
Manufactured
to Indian Standards IS:9301:1990 specification, these
pumps are extensively used to supply water to rural areas.
UNICEF has approved this pump design for use in Asian and
African nations and finances the purchase of these pumps.
Salient
Features:
Manufactured
to stringent Indian Standards specifications
(IS:9301:1990)
Capable of drawing water from depths of 100 Meters (328
Feet)
Completely human powered, delivering 18 to 20 litres for
40 strokes.
India
Mark III Pumps
These
are also manufactured according to Indian Standards
Specifications. These pumps are now being recommended for
use because of the new and improved design based on the
feedback from the India Mark II pump users.
Salient
Features:
In
addition to the above mentioned features, the Mark III
offers the following important features:
-
New
and improved design for ease of use.
-
Very
easy handling, designed for use by the average
villager with minimal skills.
-
Minimal
maintenance required even under exposure to hostile
weather conditions.
Both
the above mentioned pumps are very rugged in design and
manufactured with excellent quality materials and dip
galvanized under stringent quality control.
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