Global Field Ready Portfolio/Foot opertated tap
| Type | Hygiene Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brynmor John |
| Location | The following coordinate was not recognized: Geocoding failed.Samoa |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2020 |
| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | Yes |
| Tools | Sheet Metal Folding Machine |
| Cost | USD 35 |
| Uses | Hand Washing, Hygiene |
| Making instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:Wa023_Maker_Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Operating instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA023_User_Manual.zip |
| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA023_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA023_CAD.zip |
| Bill of materials | https://www.appropedia.org/File:WA023_BOM.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
The Foot-Operated Tap 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 produced using a sheet metal folding machine.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | WA023 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2019-12-12 |
| End Date | 2020-03-06 |
| Designer | Brynmor John |
| Maker | Brynmor John |
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 | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 5 |
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 | The following coordinate was not recognized: Geocoding failed.Samoa |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Foot opertated tap". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |