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[[Image:Canzee_icon.png|right|~~100px~~80px]][[Image:malda pump.jpg|thumb|right|~~250px~~200px|The Malda pump needs only simple tools to maintain it. Photo: [http://www.rural-water-supply.net/en/implementation/handpump-overview/malda-pump RSWN.]]][[Image:malda pump2.jpg|thumb|right|~~250px~~200px|Willard at a Malda pump (shallow well) checking to see if it's working. Photo: [http://kevininastrangeland.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/field-level-change/ Kevin in a Strange Land blog.] Engineers Without Borders.]]

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The Malda Pump is a direct action pump for Low Lift Wells. It uses a buoyant pump rod that helps to reduce the forces on the handle. It is designed for heavy-duty use, serving communities of 300 persons. The maximum recommended lift is 15 m. The Malda Pump is a public domain pump defined by RWSN specifications. The Malda Pump is fully corrosion resistant. It is easy to install and has excellent potential for community-based maintenance.

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