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Bucket hoists, Windlasses, and Mohtes

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==Suitable conditions==
The number of mohtes in use today is still in the order of a million or more, so this device remains of considerable importance in some regions.
 
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! width="50%" style="background:#efefef;" | Advantages
! style="background:#ffdead;" | Disadvantages
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| valign="top" | - Simple technology which is inexpensive to build and maintain. <br>
- Can be operated at depths of up to 100 m.<br>
- Water Delivery from Animal Operated Rope and Bucket Water Lifter of over 200 l/min for double bucket system.
| valign="top" | - Water Delivery from Human Operated Rope and Bucket Water Lifter is limited to 15 l/min. <br>
- Animals need to be maintained all year even when irrigation is not necessary. <br>
- Relatively low efficiency for traditional human and animal operated designs (10-40%)
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