Common VLOM Pumps
| VLOM Pumps | India Mark III | Afridev | BluePump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $600 | $600 | $2,200 |
| Description | Successor to the India Mark II. Repairs to the cylinder valves can be done without lifting the riser main. | Quick release Eye & Hook tool-less ends on Connecting Rods with rubber centralizers facilitate maintenance and protect the riser pipe against internal wear. All the specifications of the pump are controlled by SKAT and the specifications have undergone 5 Revisions | Maintenance free pump system without rubber seals in the cylinder. The BluePump design is owned and hosted by the FairWater Foundation who supervises the production and monitoring the performance in the field. FairWater has an active R&D program to update and improve the design whenever needed. |
| Riser Main | 65mm | 65mm | unknown |
| Max Depth (meters) | 50 | 80 | 100 |
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