Wello WaterWheel

Wello

The goal of the Wello WaterWheel is to make it easier to transport water over long distances in rural areas.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Wello WaterWheel is a 45 litre plastic water drum that rolls on its side with help from a symmetrical handle bar. It is designed as a time saver for communities and households in which people carry water in jerry cans, pots and buckets on their heads.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Wello and its partners, which include NGOs, government bodies, national distributors, aid agencies and others.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

20 – 50 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Jerry cans, Q Drum, Hippo Roller.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

The target users are people who need to walk significant distances to collect water.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The WaterWheel is manufactured in Mumbai, India.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

WaterWheels are sold by local partners according to their own business models. Distributors can be entrepreneurs, companies, government institutions, aid agencies, micro finance organizations and others.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2017, approximately 10,000 units have been sold.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Container Volume (Liters)

45 L

Handle for pouring (yes/no)

Yes

Transport Method

Push

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The WaterWheel is a barrel-shaped container designed to transport up to 45 L of water over long distances. The drum, measuring 630 mm x 560 mm is made from food grade high-density polyethylene and has reinforced axles to protect against wear and tear. The mild steel handle provides control while pushing or pulling the WaterWheel over difficult terrain and hand-holds on both sides of the drum can be used when filling and emptying. The cap-in-cap design helps to prevent contamination of the water and the drum’s wide opening (3.2 in diameter) aids in pouring and cleaning.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

WaterWheel design:

Technical support Technical support provided by

Support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

To save time and increase opportunities for those transporting water. To provide better, more reliable access to safe water and to reduce stress and pain caused by traditional collection methods.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by the manufacturer determined that users benefited from a reduction in time spent collecting water, an increase in access to water and an increase in income, however, no third-party testing has been completed.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

There are no cited safety concerns on this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Rolling billboards to disseminate information

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Corner, P., Kearins, K., 2013, “Social Entrepreneurship and Dynamic Capabilities,” Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, August 9-12, 2013.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The manufacturer conducted design validation pilots over a 2 year period, engaging with end-users and sector experts.

Other information

Product videos and examples of the WaterWheel in use can be found on Wello’s Vimeo channel.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Wello and its partners, which include NGOs, government bodies, national distributors, aid agencies and others.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

20 – 50 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Jerry cans, Q Drum, Hippo Roller.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

The target users are people who need to walk significant distances to collect water.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The WaterWheel is manufactured in Mumbai, India.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2017, approximately 10,000 units have been sold.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Container Volume (Liters)

45 L

Handle for pouring (yes/no)

Yes

Transport Method

Push

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

WaterWheel design:

Technical support Technical support provided by

Support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

To save time and increase opportunities for those transporting water. To provide better, more reliable access to safe water and to reduce stress and pain caused by traditional collection methods.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

There are no cited safety concerns on this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Rolling billboards to disseminate information

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Corner, P., Kearins, K., 2013, “Social Entrepreneurship and Dynamic Capabilities,” Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, August 9-12, 2013.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The manufacturer conducted design validation pilots over a 2 year period, engaging with end-users and sector experts.

Other information

Product videos and examples of the WaterWheel in use can be found on Wello’s Vimeo channel.

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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