Tippy Tap
The Tippy Tap is a simple device for hand washing with running water. A container of 5 liter with a small hole near the cap is filled with water and tipped with a stick and rope tied trough a hole in the cap. As only the soap is touched with the hands, the device is very hygienic. A gravel bed is used to soak away the water and prevent mosquitos.
When the container is empty, the cap is unscrewed and the container is removed from the stick. The container is then filled again, and reassembled.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| very affordable Easy to construct |
If no soak pit is used, mud will form |
Applying conditions
- Numbers: Unknown
- Countries used: Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique and others.
- Useage:Recommended to install in schools and family houses next to the latrine.
Costs
The construction costs of the Tippy Tap are in the range of 0$ if second hand materials are used, 2-4 US$ if new materials are purchased.
Experiences in different countries
In Njombe, Tanzania, families made 300 copies of the Tippy Tap after the NGO SHIPO installed 20 examples.