Counterpoise lift

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A counterpoise lift. Drawing: FAO.

Also known as dhenkli or picottach, the counterpoise lift is generally used for lifting of water from unlined wells, stream or pond for irrigating small fields. It consists of a lever rod supported at a suitable point on a vertical post about which it can swing in vertical direction. About 2000 1itres of water can be lifted from the depth of 2 to 3 metres in one hour.

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