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Diagrams and Technical Drawings

Well Repair by John Bidwell
The diagrams in this section include figures of water tanks, catchment systems, wells, and hand pumps. They are meant to help the user understand the construction of devices that are mentioned in the Volunteers' photos and stories. Choose from the list below to view the diagram and an explanation of it.

Reinforced Mortar Tank Water Storage for Roof Catchments
Concrete Ring Tank Water Storage for Roof Catchments
Roof Catchment
Ferrocement Well
Concrete Ring Well (Sinking Well)
Concrete Block Sinking Well
Bucket Lift in Closed Well
Shallow-Well Hand Pump
Deep-Well Hand Pump
Front View of Rope Pump
Enlarged View of Rope and Pipe
Rainwater Collection System
Section of Foundation and Reinforcement of Concrete Block Sinking Well