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Kickstart (ApproTEC) MoneyMaker Deep Lift Pump

“The ApproTec pump is a design that impressed all of us deeply through its minimal use of materials, purposeful utility, design for use of local materials, and its ability to be easily transported by bicycle. Its ability to utilize deep well holes that can be readily drilled gives small crop growers the ability to expand the diversity of their crops and greatly diminishes their dependency on seasonal rains. This is an outstanding example of sustainable design that contributes to an increase in the quality of life for many. It truly touched our souls as designers.” –Ravi Sawhney, IDSA, President/CEO, RKS Design."

- quote from designedtoimprovelife article.

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Link to MoneyMaker website

Wired Article about the ApproTEC pump

Less thorough but more recent article on the ApproTEC pumps

Another great (shorter) article about ApproTEC pumps

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