Get Ready For This One *Part 2*

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The discussion centers on constructing a hydraulic RAM pump, a technology dating back 300 years, which utilizes a waste valve and an outlet valve to elevate water efficiently. The goal is to build this pump for under $25 using PVC pipe, although the user expresses uncertainty about sourcing the necessary valves. A linked resource provides additional details on the hydraulic RAM pump's design and functionality.

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As i explained in *Get Ready For This* I have found the ultimate solution to my problem. Build a hydraulic RAM PUMP. These pumps were used 300 years ago to use the same water to raise water to the surface. The simple pump uses to moving parts which are a waste valve and an outlet valve into a compressed cylinder up and exerts the water much higher than originally tested! :biggrin:

*Now I need to build it under 25 dollars*
I know PVC pipe is the cheapest but i have no clue where to get these valves or what they really are.

Wish me luck!

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This might help (see the link on the page for the details): http://nep.gngateway.org.uk/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-technologies/the-hydraulic-ram-pump

These guys are selling them for about $1500, so good luck building one for $25.
 
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