Recent content by Barstowrat

I probably should have mentioned this before, but I am a very simple person, never really could get the hang of multiplying the alphabet or symbols. I know and learn what I need too, but usually requires some crayons lol. That said, I am sure what you have said was very informative but not quite...

So I am working on a cart and the last thing I can not figure out is the math to the braking system. It is relatively simple, though I have over complicated it. I am lost with how to add the multiple levers in play. So let's begin. Problem 1) What is the ratio of force between input and...

Looks like I will have to abandon that idea. I really hoped it was going to work. Don't suppose anyone has a better idea to do this without using energy (electricity,etc)?

A1=452.16sq" • 80psi = 36,172.8lbs Is that right? Seems a little excessive.

I need F2 to be @80 psi out of .5" pipe. What formula would I use to figure out how much weight its required for F1? Am I missing a step or am I just dense? LOL

I think the solution I need lies within Pascal's Law, but I'm not quite sure I'm doing it right. I'm not looking for the answer to the problem, that's no fun, but I at least need the right series of formulas. I have a storage vessel in my basement with water in it. My plan is to basically...