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Re: OT and theory. Limit on siphons

bogax

2005-09-22, 3:21 pm

> Where a small
> portion could be diverted off by some kind of check valve arrangement.
> The cycle would then have to be repeated to get another small shot of
> water.
> It would work but I do not believe it would be in any way an efficient
> way to pump water.

What's efficient?

Ever heard of a "hydro-ram" ?

(ie something like that scheme has been used to pump water for
150 yrs or so, and it is efficient in terms of low maintenance)

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