PDC August 2016 – RAM Pump workshop

During our recent Permaculture Design Course, Jeroen took the participants through the theory and practice of RAM pumps. With a small stream at the bottom of our property, these are invaluable at Casalinho in lifting water to where we can use it.

ram pump workshop
Taking advantage of the RAM pump pool for a cool down.
RAM pump Casalinho
Components can be easily found in a DIY / plumbing shop

RAM pump workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This pump, made from a fire extinguisher tank, lifts water to tanks by the road where it's used for irrigation.
This pump, made from a fire extinguisher tank, lifts water to tanks by the road where it’s used for irrigation.

 

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