Global Field Ready Portfolio/Better Bucket
| Type | Water & Sanitation Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brynmor John |
| Location | Fiji |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2020 |
| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | Yes |
| Tools | Injection Moulding |
| Cost | USD 8 |
| Uses | Water Transport, Water Storage |
| Making instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA022_Maker_Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Operating instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA022_User_Manual.zip |
| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA022_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA022_CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
The Better Bucket is a bucket designed for the transport and storage of safe drinking water, produced using injection moulding.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | WA022 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2019-01-02 |
| End Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Designer | Brynmor John |
| Maker | Manubhai Industries Ltd |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 5 |
| Maker Readiness | 3 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 4 |
Manuals
[edit | edit source]Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
| Authors | Field Ready |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Fiji |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Better Bucket". Appropedia. Retrieved October 12, 2026. |