These pumps are suitable for lifting water from depths of upto 90 meters. Heavier handle with a T-bar and additional weight ensures reduced pumping efforts. Even a teenage child or a woman can easily operate the pump. There is a similarity in component with India Mark-II, And can components be interchanged. Both steel & Stainless steel rods are available but stainless steel rods are recommended as per 15:1573 (steel rods are electro galvanized).