Creative Water
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
Merry-Go-Round
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EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
Basics
• 700 already in South Africa
• 7 meter high tank
• Billboards on tank • Excess is diverted back underground • 1400 Liters/Hour at 16 rpm
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
Looks like fun
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
Discussion
• Creative Idea
– Uses old technology – Great for schools
• Downsides
– Limited water (Need children willing to play) – Cost ($7000)
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
$
• $50
– Use windmill, donkey, something – About 540 gallons per hour (merry-go-round was 370 gal/hr) – Scam?
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
$$
• $2,500
– Not much water – Need a bicycle – Must take shirt off
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner
$$$
• $10,000
– Full setup with solar and wind – More complex technology – “Reliable, low-maintenance and cost-effective”
EWB-UCIN: Creative Water Pumps Neil Schaner