UNS – A student of Architectural Engineering Program Faculty of Engineering (FT) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta created padasan (crock with a hole at the bottom to let water flow when the cover is removed) with a pedal system to minimize the spread of Covid-19 through droplets. The tool was created by Desi Nugraheni, the 6th-semester student who currently performing her Community Service Program (KKN) in batch 1 UNS Covid-19 handlings KKN. For a month she devoted herself to handling Covid-19 in Mojoagung Village, Karangrayung District, Grobogan, Central Java.
Desi stated that the idea to create the padasan or handwashing device started from Village Town course assignments. “Then I get the idea to create padasan that can minimize the touch in its usage so that the transfer of virus can be minimized. I started to fiddle with the design in Sketchup, then my lecturer suggested that it be realized in KKN program. I also see that in my neighborhood there is no washing place with a touchless system, I think it would be interesting if it could be made,” she explained to uns.ac.id, Rabu (17/6/2020).
The padasan was produced through a similar process used to produce wooden furniture. Desi utilized used wood material at home, then adds a small bucket for water disposal, a hose, a used bucket of paint along with a tap that is easily pressed. She then arranged it according to the design she prepared. To connect the pressure stick to the wooden table, a hole is punched in the pressure rod, then held with nails so that it can go up and down when pedalled.
“I utilized several materials at home. In the production, I got help from a carpenter to cut the wood. In general, to produce a padasan, it costs around Rp 57,000,” Desi added.
The padasan works by stepping on the pedal placed under the crock which let water flows without touching the tap. In the socialization process, Desi will upload the photos and videos of the padasan through her Instagram account. Currently, the tool is installed at the village hall to be used by the villagers. Humas UNS/Bayu/Dwi
