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Technical data of Pedal pump

 

Performance

 

1

Max. water output

 80-100 l/min *

2

Max. suction height

  8.5 m

3

Volumetric efficiency

≈ 80%

4

Energetic efficiency

≈ 65%

 

(Results obtained by Applied Sciences for Technology and Architecture of Central Switzerland, FHZ / HTA)

Energy

 

5

Energy

muscular strength / foot driven (1 person)

 

 

 

Medium

 

6

Medium

Water of ponds, lakes, streams, rivers etc.

 

 

 

Suction Pipe

 

7

Diameter

1 ½ Inches

8

Performance length

max. 200 m

9

Pipe material

PVC

10

Installation

Underground ( protected from: theft, sun radiation, damage by animals or tools)

 

 

 

Construction

 

11

Body

Concrete

12

Cylinder

PVC

13

Piston

Steel

14

Pedal

Reinforced wood pedals

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

15

Length x Width x Height

43 cm x 32 cm x 33 cm (concrete body)

16

Weigth

80 kg

 

 

 

Installation (OPTIONAL)

 

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Platform

Wooden structure or concrete base

18

Water tank

200 l / 400 l / 1000 l (according to need)

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Foot Valve

recommended