Uses For The Container

1. Water

The container can be used to store water in the home, office, workshop, health post, school, etc.

You can also make a lid and attach a tap or faucet to the container.
(See Appendix 3 and 4.)

You can also link the container to the rain gutters on a building.

2. Grains, Cereals, Seeds

The container can also be used for storing grains such as rice, maize, sorghum, flour,etc. which will protect it from rats and other animals.

Note: It is important to make sure that any grain or food is well dried and clean before you place it in the container.

Advantages of the Container

1. It uses ordinary materials - cement, sand and water.

2. It is easy to make - A mason will be able to make one immediately and a person without plastering experience can learn the technique in a short amount of time.

3. It uses simple tools and equipment.

4. The mould is made from ordinary materials - grain sacks and a small amount of wood.

5. Leaks resulting from poor workmanship or damage can be easily repaired.

6. It needs little or no maintenance.

7. With care, a container can last more than 15 years.

8. It protects the contents from rats and animals.

Disadvantages

1. It uses cement which can sometimes be difficult to obtain in some areas.

2. Like any pot or container, it can crack or break if treated too violently.