Au Cameroun, 33 % des pompes à main sont en panne. Corrosion, pièces de mauvaise qualité, pannes à répétition : pourquoi une pompe de mauvaise qualité coûte plus cher.
Step-by-step India Mark 2 hand pump repair: pulling the rising main, replacing cup seals, rubber seatings and sealing rings, testing and troubleshooting, with diagrams.
A hand pump is only as strong as its weakest part. What RWSN and Skat research shows about cheap components, corrosion and early failure, and how to buy India Mark 2 parts that last.
The India Mark 2 hand pump is used in a wide range of terrains and climates, from hilly rural villages to open farmland, and communities regularly share photos of their pumps in action on social media. Below is a selection of these real-world images, showing the same rugged, easy-to-operate design at work in different settings … Read more
So as I trawl the net, I come across many pictures of the handpumps we make, some funny, some interesting and some plain poignant. I present below some of the more striking ones for your consideration, do let me know in the comments below what you think of them.. She really seems to be … Read more
So Many times our customers ask us about the differences and uses of the 2 pumps, The Extra Deepwell Hand Pump and the Normal Mark 2 handpump. Basically the short answer is this : Extra Deepwell is a version of Mark 2 hand pump which is suitable for a water table depth of 50 to … Read more
I am often asked why SKI pumps are more expensive compared to some other low cost suppliers. One of the reasons is how we pack the pumps. We understand that once we dispatch the pumps, they have to not only undergo a long journey over potentially rough and inclement weather, they will also be transshipped … Read more
While browsing recently, we came across this short UNICEF animation showing exactly how the India Mark 2 hand pump works underground — the plunger, the check valves, and how each stroke of the handle lifts water to the surface. It’s a clear, simple explanation of the mechanism behind a pump we’ve been manufacturing since 1975. … Read more