Wind pumps - links

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FAO	lots of detail on pumping and moving water using wind power
Instructables	DIY wind-powered water pump
National Renewable Energy Laboratory	report on the potential for renewable energy for pumping water in rural areas of poorer countries
Practical Action	technical briefing on wind pumps from the Practical Action group
Rope pumps	alternative type of pump, that can be powered by wind, used mainly in developing coutries
Spanish Water Works	moving water around in arid regions of Spain, including with the wind
Wikipedia	windpump
WikiWater	wind-powered pumps

Wind pumps Resources

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The human impact on nature and on each other is accelerating and needs systemic change to reverse.

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Latest Comments

Pedal-powered machines | Walker - 25/04/2024

Awesome, thanks for both your help. I'll let you know how it goes!
Pedal-powered machines | Tom Dixon - 24/04/2024

Hi, I would suggest you find an electric winch with a dc motor (the type on a car/truck/trailer) which can handle your lifting load. Powering...
Pedal-powered machines | Mike Kendall - 24/04/2024

Hello, My first thought was stainless steels that are suitable for saltwater. I'm starting to think fiberglass/FRP instead. We used entirely used/salvaged metal bike frames...