Questions tagged [siphon]
9 questions
25
votes
12 answers
How to stop water flow in a siphon?
I have assembled a small DIY drip-irrigation system for my terrace garden. Please have a look at the attached image. I switch on a small pump to start the drip-irrigation system and then switch it off. But even after that, the water keeps flowing…
javed
- 353
- 1
- 3
- 6
6
votes
1 answer
How to protect a pressure gauge from condensation in a vacuum steam boiler?
Pressure gauges are protected from steam condensation in a regular boiler by using a siphon where steam condenses and prevents steam from going further up to the gauge.
However in a vacuum steam boiler when the boiler is re pressurized after use the…
Manu de Hanoi
- 285
- 2
- 10
3
votes
1 answer
Automatic siphon above max height
The soil in my area has a very thick clay content (apparently left behind by glaciers, damn ice age). Because of this drainage in my yard is horrible. I've put in some underground drainage (french drain) that empties into a ditch. But unfortunately…
TruthOf42
- 141
- 3
1
vote
1 answer
Help with hydraulic design
I made a waterfall hoping to use water as a piston for suction. I'm wondering if some of you could help explain why it's not working the way I was expecting.
This is the basic design: I have a 4 inch by 2.5 foot tube with a 5/8 inch opening on each…
Michael
- 11
- 1
0
votes
1 answer
"Vented loop" in fuel reservoir overflow line
I came across some diesel reservoirs in Brussels, Belgium, that appear to have overflow lines with a vented siphon design, see photo below.
What's the purpose of this design? I assume the vent is to prevent the overflow line from siphoning the fuel…
Jake
- 101
- 2
0
votes
1 answer
How can I create a small pump that can pull fish to a higher elevation without killing them?
(for the record, I already attempted to ask this in the physics stackoverflow)
I'm attempting to create something similar to a vertical multi-siphon. The device would pull water from multiple sources, at multiple elevations (a total range of about 5…
Kamurai
- 13
- 2
0
votes
4 answers
How to quickly equalize pressure in a low pressure container?
Background: This is for a science project I'm creating where I use an airpump connected to a sealed 5gal pail bucket to create a vacuum. That vacuum is then connected to water source to "suck" liquid into the bucket.
Problem: After I shut the…
jangooni
- 1
- 1
-1
votes
3 answers
Q: Could you siphon an 10 meter tall water column?
This question might be better suited for this stack. In the physics stack, I posted about a question about siphoning. https://physics.stackexchange.com/q/677102/259268
An 10 meter tall cylinder is sitting in a infinite pool of water. It has supports…
user36040
-1
votes
1 answer
I need a valve siphon or device to empty a boat that doesnt need a battery or power
Maybe something cool actually exists. Something clever. I was actually thinking of an hydraulic ram but im not sure it's a good idea. Another thing i saw was a one-way check valve. Would this work?
