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U3M pump. Photo: RWSN.

The U3M Pump is a conventional lever action handpump developed in Uganda. It is designed for heavy-duty use, serving communities of up to 300 persons. The maximum recommended lift is 45 m.

The U3M Pump is a public domain pump defined by RWSN specifications. The U3M Pump is fully corrosion resistant. It is easy to install and has excellent potential for community based maintenance.

Uganda National Bureau of Standards

• Shallow well CBMS hand pump-model: U2/U3 (US 405:2002)
• Deep well CBMS hand pump-model U3 (US 403:2002)
• Deep well hand pump (US 471:2002)

Manuals, videos, and links

• ERPF, K. (2001). Uganda U3 Modified Deepwell Handpump Specification. Skat, Rural Water Supply Network, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Acknowledgements

• Implementation • Handpump Technology U3M Pump. RWSN.