1. What is the function of an isolating valve?

Isolation valves are a key component in any fluid system as they are used to stop the
flow of fluid into a particular area of the system. They are also sometimes used to
manually control the flow of the fluid.

2. General information
Lever-operated lift pump for use in boreholes up to 45 metres deep, with a 4″ diameter and 63mm
cylinder.
Borehole diameter: minimum 100mm, maximum 150mm. Some manufacturers quote a minimum
borehole ID of 110mm. Meets VLOM (village-level operated maintenance) requirements.
Pump performance with 63mm cylinder (based on 50-full-strokes/minute): At 30m: capacity 0.4125
litres/stroke, output 1240 litres/hour.
Manual installation is possible, special lifting gear may be required for depths of over 30m.
PVC riser may have to be sourced locally (shipping information below excludes the riser), the
composition list includes the riser. Stainless steel pump rods are recommended for water with a pH>6.5 or
an iron content > 1 ppm.

Technical criteria for pump selection:

 Depth of well and specification of water.

 Diameter of the borehole.

 Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate is a moderately water and acid soluble Aluminum

source for uses compatible with sulfates. Sulfate compounds are salts or
esters of sulfuric acid formed by replacing one or both of the hydrogens with
a metal.