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[[Image:money maker pump.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Super MoneyMaker pump. Photo: [http://kickstart.org/how-we-work/#our-tools Kickstart.]]]
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[[Image:super money pump2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Super MoneyMaker pump in Mali. Photo: [http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/kickstarting-livelihoods-with-improved-water-management-water-africa-irrigation-farmers-agriculture-avrdc-world-vegetable-center-kickstart-adventist-development-and-relief-agency-adra-conservation-dro/ Kickstarting Livelihoods with Improved Water Management]]]
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[[Image:super money pump diagram.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Super MoneyMaker pump detailed drawing of parts. Photo:[http://siteresources.worldbank.org/AFRICAEXT/Resources/258643-1271798012256/YAC_chpt_18.pdf MoneyMaker Pumps: Creating Wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa.]]]
  
 
The '''Super MoneyMaker Pressure Pump''' was launched in October 1998, in response to a demand by farmers for a pump that can push water uphill as well as simply pulling it up from the source. This means it is suitable for use on steeply sloping land where the water source may be at the bottom. Thousands use it to pump water from hand-dug wells, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. It is ideal for sprinkler irrigation, filling overhead water tanks, or for use with nozzles and sprays attached to the end of the delivery hose. This powerful pump can draw water up from 23 feet (7m) and has a total pumping head of 46 feet (14m). It can be used to irrigate up to 2 acres of land.
 
The '''Super MoneyMaker Pressure Pump''' was launched in October 1998, in response to a demand by farmers for a pump that can push water uphill as well as simply pulling it up from the source. This means it is suitable for use on steeply sloping land where the water source may be at the bottom. Thousands use it to pump water from hand-dug wells, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. It is ideal for sprinkler irrigation, filling overhead water tanks, or for use with nozzles and sprays attached to the end of the delivery hose. This powerful pump can draw water up from 23 feet (7m) and has a total pumping head of 46 feet (14m). It can be used to irrigate up to 2 acres of land.
  
The '''MoneyMaker Hip Pump''' is unique to KickStart; developed to create a lower cost and lighter weight, portable pump. It debuted in stores in 2006. Sales and marketing efforts began in 2008. The new pump sells for about $30, is very light (only 4.5 kg or less than 10 pounds), and can irrigate an acre. A great deal of work went into designing a super efficient valve box, but the genius of the design is a simple pivot hinge
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It is essentially the [[Treadle pump]] by design. The Pump sucks the water to the cylinder, then pressurizes it, sending it through a crude sprinkler over the crop. The pump installation is not fixed and the pump can be moved around.
  
By attaching a “Hand Pump” to a hinged platform, we’ve changed the body mechanics-- allowing users to use their leg, body weight, and momentum, rather than the small muscles of the upper back and shoulders. This allows the pump be easily used to irrigate an acre or more.
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The Super MoneyMaker Pump is KickStart's best-selling pump with over 163,200 sold to date.
  
Like our Super MoneyMaker, the Hip Pump can pull water from 7 meters and push water an additional 14 meters above the pump.
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====Additional brochure====
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* [http://moneymakerpumps.org/ MoneyMaker Irrigation Pump]
  
It has a maximum suction to lift water from 7 meters, the same as the Super MoneyMaker pump. The max pumping height is 14 meters.
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====Number of pumps in various countries====
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[[Image:money maker pump stats.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Number of MoneyMaker Pumps in Various Countries, 1996–June 2009. Chart: [http://siteresources.worldbank.org/AFRICAEXT/Resources/258643-1271798012256/YAC_chpt_18.pdf MoneyMaker Pumps: Creating Wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa]]]
  
As of June 1, 2012, over 33,400 have been sold.
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===Suitable conditions===
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|-
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|Pumping depth (Lift):
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|max 9 m
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|Cylinder diameter:
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|121mm
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|Stroke:
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|Variable about 120 mm
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|Yield:
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|(75 watt input, at 5 m head) ~ 3 m³/hour
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|-
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|Population/Area served:
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|0.1 hectare
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|Type of well:
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|River or pond
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|}
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===Construction, operation and maintenance===
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====Materials====
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Pump cylinders: (or junction box): Pump Manifold: fabricated from 2.5mm steel sheet; Non-return Valves: two pairs of non-return valves, one on the inlet side of the pump and another on the outlet. The valve type is flapper type, made of circular rubber; Piston Assembly: Piston-mild steel with plastic seal (cup Seal); The piston assembly constitutes the piston rod made of 25mm x 6mm and 5.5mm thick rubber seals (cups); Treadles: are made of box section steel.
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====Installation and Maintenance====
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The installation of the Money Maker pump is easy and does not need any lifting equipment or special tools. This pump has an excellent potential for maintenance by the users. All repairs can be done without the use of tools.
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===Field experiences===
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'''Mahmoud Guindo'''
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Mahmoud Guindo has struggled for years to make ends meet. The 48-year-old Malian from Dogon Country was a victim of living on credit and borrowing from friends. He moved to Mali’s capital Bamako eleven years ago in search of work to support his wife and children. He began working as a security guard in a private residence and gardening a 150 sq meter plot of land not far from his home. But he says it was never enough to cover his basic needs of food, clothes and medicine for his four children.
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Mahmoud’s average salary as a security guard is 200,000 CFA per year, or approximately $US400. To increase his annual income, he decided to build a bigger garden, but he was skeptical about how he would water a larger plot of land. Then he said he saw an advertisement about Kickstart's Money Maker irrigation pump, known locally as “nafasoro,” on television and decided to buy it. He didn’t have the money, so he approached his boss for a loan. Both men agreed it was a tangible asset that would provide a profitable and quick return of investment.
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Mahmoud bought the pump in October of 2008. Since then he has almost doubled his annual income from $US400 to $US700 by selling fruits and vegetables.
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The additional cash flow is allowing him to pay off some debts while being able to provide for his family.
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===Costs===
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The Super MoneyMaker pump costs about US$ 100.
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The smaller alternative, the [[MoneyMaker hip pump]] costs about US$ 35.
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===Manuals, videos links===
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* I.V. Sijali and M. G. Mwago, [http://siteresources.worldbank.org/AFRICAEXT/Resources/258643-1271798012256/pumps-18.pdf MoneyMaker Pumps: Creating Wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa].
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{|style=" font-size: 125%"
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|{{#ev:vimeo|11281303|200|auto|<center>KickStart Irrigation Pumps: <br>Adapting technology to <br>development challenges</center>}}
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|{{#ev:youtube|WjDdTpnyPcM|200|auto|<center>RUDI Field Test</center>}}
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===Availability===
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KickStart’s micro-irrigation pumps are available for distribution throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Super MoneyMaker pumps are available for purchase in multiples of two (2) with two (2) pumps being the minimum order.
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The minimum MoneyMaker Hip Pump order is 5 pumps. Individual pumps can be picked up in person at our offices or retail shops in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mali.
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===Contact Kickstart===
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[http://moneymakerpumps.org/ How to Buy.]

Latest revision as of 23:03, 20 January 2020

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Treadle pump icon.png
The Super MoneyMaker pump. Photo: Kickstart.
The Super MoneyMaker pump in Mali. Photo: Kickstarting Livelihoods with Improved Water Management
The Super MoneyMaker pump detailed drawing of parts. Photo:MoneyMaker Pumps: Creating Wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Super MoneyMaker Pressure Pump was launched in October 1998, in response to a demand by farmers for a pump that can push water uphill as well as simply pulling it up from the source. This means it is suitable for use on steeply sloping land where the water source may be at the bottom. Thousands use it to pump water from hand-dug wells, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. It is ideal for sprinkler irrigation, filling overhead water tanks, or for use with nozzles and sprays attached to the end of the delivery hose. This powerful pump can draw water up from 23 feet (7m) and has a total pumping head of 46 feet (14m). It can be used to irrigate up to 2 acres of land.

It is essentially the Treadle pump by design. The Pump sucks the water to the cylinder, then pressurizes it, sending it through a crude sprinkler over the crop. The pump installation is not fixed and the pump can be moved around.

The Super MoneyMaker Pump is KickStart's best-selling pump with over 163,200 sold to date.

Additional brochure

Number of pumps in various countries

Number of MoneyMaker Pumps in Various Countries, 1996–June 2009. Chart: MoneyMaker Pumps: Creating Wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Suitable conditions

Pumping depth (Lift): max 9 m
Cylinder diameter: 121mm
Stroke: Variable about 120 mm
Yield: (75 watt input, at 5 m head) ~ 3 m³/hour
Population/Area served: 0.1 hectare
Type of well: River or pond


Construction, operation and maintenance

Materials

Pump cylinders: (or junction box): Pump Manifold: fabricated from 2.5mm steel sheet; Non-return Valves: two pairs of non-return valves, one on the inlet side of the pump and another on the outlet. The valve type is flapper type, made of circular rubber; Piston Assembly: Piston-mild steel with plastic seal (cup Seal); The piston assembly constitutes the piston rod made of 25mm x 6mm and 5.5mm thick rubber seals (cups); Treadles: are made of box section steel.

Installation and Maintenance

The installation of the Money Maker pump is easy and does not need any lifting equipment or special tools. This pump has an excellent potential for maintenance by the users. All repairs can be done without the use of tools.

Field experiences

Mahmoud Guindo

Mahmoud Guindo has struggled for years to make ends meet. The 48-year-old Malian from Dogon Country was a victim of living on credit and borrowing from friends. He moved to Mali’s capital Bamako eleven years ago in search of work to support his wife and children. He began working as a security guard in a private residence and gardening a 150 sq meter plot of land not far from his home. But he says it was never enough to cover his basic needs of food, clothes and medicine for his four children.

Mahmoud’s average salary as a security guard is 200,000 CFA per year, or approximately $US400. To increase his annual income, he decided to build a bigger garden, but he was skeptical about how he would water a larger plot of land. Then he said he saw an advertisement about Kickstart's Money Maker irrigation pump, known locally as “nafasoro,” on television and decided to buy it. He didn’t have the money, so he approached his boss for a loan. Both men agreed it was a tangible asset that would provide a profitable and quick return of investment.

Mahmoud bought the pump in October of 2008. Since then he has almost doubled his annual income from $US400 to $US700 by selling fruits and vegetables.

The additional cash flow is allowing him to pay off some debts while being able to provide for his family.

Costs

The Super MoneyMaker pump costs about US$ 100. The smaller alternative, the MoneyMaker hip pump costs about US$ 35.

Manuals, videos links

KickStart Irrigation Pumps:
Adapting technology to
development challenges
RUDI Field Test

Availability

KickStart’s micro-irrigation pumps are available for distribution throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Super MoneyMaker pumps are available for purchase in multiples of two (2) with two (2) pumps being the minimum order.

The minimum MoneyMaker Hip Pump order is 5 pumps. Individual pumps can be picked up in person at our offices or retail shops in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mali.

Contact Kickstart

How to Buy.