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Technologies


DTH cum ROTARY drilling rig

We are technically competent to :

  • Mobilize all equipment, material and personnel anywhere in Kenya.
  • Drill holes of 150 mm Ø.
  • Take logs at 2000 mm intervals.
  • We supply and install steel or 100mm Ø UPVC casing both screened and plain.
  • Supply and installation of suitable filter pack material.
  • Carryout test pumping using suitable methods, take data and determine yield at DWL.
  • Supply material required for construction of the super structure.
  • Installation of India Mark II or Afridev hand pump including capping as well as construction of concrete apron.


New Addtion to the ABI Fleet - The ReichDrill T-690-W

  • Hole Size: 5 in. - 10 in. (127 - 254 mm)
  • Maximum Depth: 3,500 ft. (1,068 m)
  • Rough Terrain
  • Support Truck

APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY - SHALLOW DRILLING

Shallow wells are in many instances a better solution to boreholes as they are inexpensive and sustainable especially for rural communities.
Technical, financial and organizational problems in rural areas linked to boreholes have lead water experts to focus on shallow wells. The solution lies through the marriage of traditional and modern knowledge. Improvements in well design include:

- Reinforcing and lining the walls
- Covering the well
- Placing filters
- Pump installation



Lining a shallow well


Schematic drawing of a hand pump

SUPPLY APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

We supply deep well hand pumps

        • Afridev
        • India Mark II & III(UNICEF approved design)
        • Submersible pumps
        • Diesel pumps
        • Treadle irrigation pumps and low-cost family pumps

Variety of borehole pumps

CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING

Our water experts can support projects by carrying out feasibility studies, surveys, monitoring, evaluation and training of local staff. African Boreholes Initiative provides certain expertise in agriculture, soil management and irrigation. We specialize in bio-organic farming techniques and provide small farmer training.