Water distribution

[pvsari]

We work in Indian forests to prove drinking water for wildlife by installing solar pumps in bore-wells and bringing water to the surface waterholes. We also simultaneously give water to forest outposts for field staff. We have a problem: the field staff use the water pumped out by the solar pumps, but don’t turn on the valve to supply the waterholes. Please give your suggestions to overcome this, thanks.

 

[LittleInch]

Take the valve out?

Lock it open?

Tell them to open the valve.

Not much to go on here.

 

[EdStainless]

How about a valve that is spring loaded to return to the correct position?

 

[LittleInch]

Have you asked WHY they are doing this?

 

[swazimatt]

ball valve like they use for livestock water troughs (or toilet cisterns)

 

[bimr]

Install solenoid operated valves that open when the bore hole pump is started.

 

[pierreick]

Hi,
Write SOPs and train your stuff.
Pierre

 

[shvet]

hire an overseer and flog them methodically

 

[Artisi]

Re-divert supply only to the animal outlets for awhile, this might - and I stress might changed the behaviour.