Completed Projects : Tshokotshoko, somewhere in Africa

March 2001

Many villages in Africa do not have access to running water or electricity. This village is no exception so the residents of Tshokotshoko decided to do something about it.

Hose Manufacturers South Africa, the manufacturers of Boreline was approached to help with this pilot project for solar water pumping. This company is involved with community work throughout the world and was asked to assist in bringing this most valuable asset into the lives of these villagers.

Hose Manufacturers worked with design engineers specialising in this type of work and spoke to numerous suppliers in the industry. The project that consisted of the following:

1. Carry out of a detailed geohydrological study
2. Drill and test up to 350m (1200ft) of borehole
3. Equip the borehole with a solar powered pump
4. Install up to 1100m (3600ft) pumping main
5. Provide up to 36kl (9600 gals) for water storage
6. Install 2730m (9000ft) of reticulation complete with 10 standpipes

The result, as can be witnessed by the photos, is one of immense pride, courage and satisfaction at the success of this project.

	The path to Tshokotshoko has many turns.
	The solar panels are installed after being transported by 4 wheel drive. All materials had to be transported vast distances, making it cumbersome and costly.
	The 1½" x 90m (300ft) of Boreline is rolled out. The advantage of Boreline in remote locations is the ease of transporting it to site and the fact that it does not have to be replaced due to corrosion or internal scaling.
	The Boreline has been secured to the pump with the patented double-ring couplings and will support the weight of the pump, pipe, water and power cable. Pumping efficiencies are always essential with solar pumping, making Boreline the obvious choice.
	The Boreline is simply lowered into the well. Note the ease of installation and lack of installation devices such as tripods, rolling wheels and connections.
	Thumbs up as the villagers are always eager to help with the installation. Note the digging of the trench in the background. All digging for the project was done by hand without the use of machinery.
	Running water - a dream come true.
	Party Time!! This is not a "Rain Dance" but a "Thank You" dance performed for all those sponsors who have made a difference to these lives forever.