Global Field Ready Portfolio/Foot Operated Tap V3
| Type | Hygiene Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael Manton |
| Location | Fiji |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2020 |
| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | Yes |
| Tools | Welding Machine, Cutting tools |
| Cost | USD 19.81 |
| Uses | Hand Washing, Hygiene |
| Making instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:Wa025_Maker_Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Operating instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA025_User_Manual.zip |
| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA025_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA025_CAD.zip |
| Bill of materials | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA025_BOM.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
Foot Operated Tap V3 is a foot-operated tap unit positioned under a sink and screwed into the existing plumbing, allowing water to be run without hand contact. It is built using a welding machine and cutting tools.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | WA025 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2020-05-04 |
| End Date | 2020-06-09 |
| Designer | Michael Manton |
| Maker | Sidharth Maharaj |
Readiness levels
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| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 2 |
| Maker Readiness | 3 |
| User Readiness | 5 |
| Tech Readiness | 3 |
| Risk Readiness | 4 |
Manuals
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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/Foot Operated Tap V3". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |