Accessible - Pump Handles

Bent T-bar with tube which slips over the end of a standard pump handle. A screw keeps it in place

Prototype of adapted pump handle being trialled in conjunction with a concrete seat

P-handle with a hollow pipe that slides over the end of India MK II pump handle and is kept in place with screws

Suitable for: Users with limited strength or grip.

Construction	Advantages	Disadvantages	Improvements / variations	Cost / labour
Bent T-bar with tube which slips over the end of a standard pump handle. A screw keeps it in place	Provides extra leverage which makes pumping easier Provides choice of position to operate handle from: front or side	Might invalidate pump warranty		Medium
Prototype of adapted pump handle being trialled in conjunction with a concrete seat	Can be operated from either side or the front, according to user preference Seat is located to one side, so as not to obstruct standing users	Much heavier than standard handle Handle not liked by community who feared children could be hit on the head	Based on testing with local users, this handle has been rejected in favour of the P-handle below (but is included for interest).	High
P-handle with a hollow pipe that slides over the end of India MK II pump handle and is kept in place with screws	A completely new handle is not needed Local artisans can be trained to make P-handle Can be operated from the side or front according to user preference	India Mk II handles vary, so artisans must be trained to tailor adaptation to handle dimensions Not applicable to other handpumps, e.g. Afridev	CAD drawing of the P-handle: Credit: Messiah College Collaboratory	Initially high (training required); subsequently medium