Description : | Treadle pump is a mechanical device which uses human power to draw water from the ground. It is a twin-cylinder reciprocating water pump presently being used by small/marginal farmers in various parts of eastern U.P. Bihar, Orissa and other places for irrigation purposes. These are particularly popular in areas where water level is not too low (around 10 m or less).
Salient Features of Ergonomically Deigned Treadle Pump:
Discharge rate: 3500-4000 litre per hour.
Projected life span: 10 to 15 years. |
