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The small ferro-cement tank or pitcher is a simple type of tank with several uses. Firstly it can be used as a triple septic chamber. It can also be used as an [[underground tank]]. It can also be used domestically for water storage. It can be made in various different sizes as appropriate.
==History and Social Context==
==Suitable Conditions==
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==Technical Specifications== ====Operation==== ====Maintainance==== ====Manufacturing==Construction, operations and maintenance==
Construct a mesh of iron wires on an iron ring, for the base of the tank. Allow for extra length of wire to later support the sides of the tank. Spread a thick layer of mortar over the base and wait until it is semi-dry.
In addition, a pipe or tap can be constructed at the bottom of the tank.
====Estimated Lifespan====
==Cost==
* Water jars from brick - US$78 per m3 storage (0.7 m3 for US$55)275.
* Water jars from ferrocement - US$50 - US$97 per m3 storage (3m3 for US$150, 0.5m3 for US$46.5276)
In Bolivia, the cost of construction of a tank of 200L is about 10$
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==ManualsReference manuals, videos, and links==
* Video manual on how to construct a ferro-cement tank: http://www.blip.tv/file/2448844
*[[Solution_of_the_week_8|Akvo solution of the week 8]]
==Movies== Video manual on how to construct a ferro-cement tank: http://www.blip.tv/file/2448844 ==LinksAcknowledgements== *[[Solution_of_the_week_8|Akvo solution of the week 8]]==References==Buchner, Wolfgang E. EMAS Manual Water for Everybody.* CARE Nederland, ''Desk Study Resilient WASH systems in drought prone areas.'' October 2010.
