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The
Pressure Treadle Pump is a variation on the
standard treadle pump that allows water to
be lifted above the level of the pump itself.
This greatly increases the versatility of
the pump. |
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water
can be lifted to elevated plots of land. |
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It
can be pumped through hoses over long distances
(up to 500 m) . |
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It
works with total head 55feet with maximum
20feet suction lift. |
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It
can be used to fill the elevated tanks of
drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. |
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The
discharge out put is 3000-5000 liters per
hour depending upon the depth. |
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Pressure Treadle pump retains the advantages
of the standard Treadle Pump, including low
cost (albeit slightly more expensive than
the standard version), efficient foot-powered
operation, locally manufactured, easily maintained,
and the ability to generate significant additional
income for smallholders. |
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It
is a double cylinder and double acting model,
both downward stroke and upward stroke delivers
water and optimum utilization of energy spent
is achieved. |
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A
portable self-contained unit sits at ground
level. |
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Flexibility
in installation, it can be moved from one
location to another, without any permanent
installation on a single well. |
