Rocker Water Pump

Product Description

The Rocker Water Pump is a foot operated water pump designed by the Full Belly Project to allow farmers in remote areas to irrigate their crops during the dry seasons. It enables small hold farmers to get more food from two acres of land and therefore generate more income. It operates by the user standing on the pump and shifting their weight from side to side.

Market Suggested Retail Price

$250.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Distribution is through individual sales, partnerships with other non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Locally manufactured, Made to order.

Intellectural Property Type

Open Source

User Provision Model

Users in the USA can purchase the product on eBay or contact the Full Belly Project through their website to obtain the product.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

Made from pieces of recycled PVC pipes
Pumps 19 liters of water per minute
Can draw from a depth of 9 m
Can pump water up to 60 m from the source

Technical Support

The Full Belly Project is working with local manufacturers and partner NGOs to produce the pumps completely locally; these producers are trained and able to provide technical services.

Replacement Components

Replacement components are locally available since the Rocker Water Pump can be produced by local artisans using locally available resources.

Lifecycle

Full Belly Project's stress testing suggests the Rocker Water Pump can operate for > 830 hours of continuous use.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Perfomance targets

Minimal effort required during pumping.
Provide a means of recycling PVC pipes.
Light in weight to facilitate easy portability

Vetted Performance Status

Testing performed by the manufacturer determined a pumping rate of 19 L/min and a lifecycle of > 830 hours spent pumping, however, no third-party testing has been completed.

Safety

No specified safety precautions.

Complementary Technical Systems

The full belly project also offer other innovative technological solutions for rural communities around the world.

Academic Research and References

None

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

The Full Belly Project Youtube channel. The Full Belly Project Facebook page. This Facebook post discusses Full Belly Project's use of the Rocker Water Pump in Zambia as a part of their AFLAA program. Full Belly Project's 2016-17 Impact Report.