Swissaid has shown interest in the basic principles of Viltec. Plans are under way to maybe launch a production effort in Palpa. However, the present Viltec country operator Hom Nath Dhakal has resigned because he is leaving Nepal for further studies in England. We are presently searching for a capable and motivated replacement of Hom Nath Dhakal. The Water treadle pump of concrete and the Grain storage bin of metal are the first technologies to be taken up by viltec.
Experimentation is under way on the balance pump .
A first very rough and simple prototype of the balance-pump was built by Ueli Scheuermeier and recently made to work. Efficiency of the model was very poor due to poor materials, construction mistakes, and poor tools. However, it could be proven, that the basic principle works, and experience gained for designing an improved model. A construction-workshop in Neuchatel in Switzerland has shown interest in attempting to improve on the prototype. Presently an improved small functional model is being designed and built in Neuchatel, which will be small enough to take along during flights.