BUILD YOUR OWN TIPPY TAP
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Water
container
Soap
Tools to
dig
2m forked sticks x2
1m straight sticks x2
Gravel
String
Nail &
candle
Oil bottom
of sticks to
prevent
termites
1. Dig two holes 18 in (45 cm)
deep and about 2 ft (66cm) apart
2. Place the forked sticks in the
holes and ensure they are level
3. Fill holes with soil &
rocks, and pack tightly
4. Heat the nail and make 2
holes in the water container
5. Make a hole
in the soap and
thread string
through it
8. Attach other end
to foot lever stick
6. Hang contai ner &
soap and fill with
water
9. Use gravel basin to
capture water
7. Attach string to
water container