Tech-Jal

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$3,276.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Public Sector Agencies

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Distributors present across India. ^{Interview with the manufacturer}

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Waterbackpack PAUL, Grifaid Family Filter, LifeSaver® Jerrycan 20000UF, and LifeStraw Community.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Tech-Jal is manufactured in Technorbital's plant near Kanpur, India. ^{Interview with the manufacturer}

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

The user can purchase the product directly from the manufacturers. 

Distributions to Date Status

Almost 450 as of July 2018. Interview with the manufacturer

Design Specifications

Tech-Jal water purifier has about 2000+ hollow fibres of 1-meter length each. Once the water is passed through the membrane the porous fibres trap the impurities (biological, physical, and chemical) and allow clean water to pass.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Installation of Tech-Jal is provided by the manufacturers with a 1-year warranty. ^{Interview with the manufacturer}

Replacement Components

The replacement component for this product includes polypropylene pre-filter, activated carbon pre-filter, and hollow-fiber membrane.

Lifecycle

Prefilters usually lasts about 3-4 months depending on the quality of water being treated. Whereas, the membrane lasts for 3 years and the system frame as a whole can last for after .^{Interview with the manufacturer}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Tech-Jal removes dust, dirt, chlorine, and odor while retaining minerals in drinking water. The specially designed membrane has inherent anti-fouling properties.

Vetted Performance Status

Testing performed by National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and National Chemical Laboratory(NCL) determined a 99.9999% reduction of bacteria and a 99.999% reduction of viruses. ^{Interview with the manufacturer}

Safety

Though it should be cleaned and maintained regularly, no known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

Clean water storage containers or attached delivery system and a external source of unfiltered water.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Tech-Jal follows the WHO drinking water guidelines.  ^{Interview with the manufacturer}

Evaluation methods

The membrane technology is tested in NABL accredited laboratories.  Interview with the manufacturer

Other Information

Tech Jal video links: Introduction Tech Jal gallery