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*Works by a swing like assembly with water containers hanging from it.  A foot pedal connected to a string slightly tips the container when pressed causing water to flow.
*Works by a swing like assembly with water containers hanging from it.  A foot pedal connected to a string slightly tips the container when pressed causing water to flow.
*Is a very accesible way to bring hand washing to developing/post disaster areas, and in doing so increase hygine while reducing disease
*Is a very accesible way to bring hand washing to developing/post disaster areas, and in doing so increase hygine while reducing disease
*Also good for temporary sites like [[Construction Sites]] or [[Camping]]


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Revision as of 21:22, 20 December 2020

Basics

  • A very basic/rudimentary sink used in developing/post disaster areas to allow for hand washing
  • Works by a swing like assembly with water containers hanging from it. A foot pedal connected to a string slightly tips the container when pressed causing water to flow.
  • Is a very accesible way to bring hand washing to developing/post disaster areas, and in doing so increase hygine while reducing disease
  • Also good for temporary sites like Construction Sites or Camping

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