Costs
COST OF A ROPE PUMP
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The cost of a rope pump is in the range from 70 to 150 US$.
This always includes the pumping pipes and accessories
needed to install the pump.
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The rope pump used at family level has a cost of 70 US$.
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The so called Extra Strong Rope Pump has a cost of around
100 US$. The wheel structure of this pump is stronger and
it is provided with a cover over the pulley wheel. This is
the type generally used at community level.
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The rope pump used on bore holes includes some additional
accessories and is therefor a bit more expensive.
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Several other types are available with for example a total
galvanized structure or with a cover which incloses the
whole pulley wheel.
INSTALLATION COSTS:
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The installation costs are 12 US$.
One team of two persons with a pickup and the necessary
tools can install between 5 and 8 pumps a day. Transport
to the installation site is charged separately.
The well is supposed to have a concrete or wooden cover.