Grassroot Innovations

This is a cycle based portable centrifugal pump. The water pump is mounted on the carrier over the rear wheel of a bicycle. Pedal power is transferred from two pulleys attached at the back of wheel. The pump is placed on a platform placed at the rear carrier of bicycle. The unit comprises 1 inch suction pipe (5m), hose nipples, foot valve, bracket, ring 7 V-belt) , Fabricated frame, 1 inch suction & delivery pipe, sprinkler, stand, foot valve. It is used for lifting water for various purposes like development of dry land, as a fire extinguisher, for construction work, use in gymnasium and for irrigation. The bicycle is taken to the water source, parked and peddled on its stand to operate the pump.