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Erazman
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what would be a good setup to shoot as much water as possible , as far as possible?
I need a pump that will shoot LOTS of water extremely far
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the design and setup of a water pump system aimed at projecting a large volume of water over a significant distance. It includes considerations of nozzle design, pump selection, and the physics involved in achieving optimal water jet performance.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that distance is influenced by nozzle velocity and jet stability, proposing that a small nozzle can project water far but a larger nozzle is needed for bulk flow.
- Another participant mentions that adding spin at the nozzle exit can enhance jet stability.
- A participant recommends using Bernoulli's equation to match system pressure with desired mass flow, advising to select a pump that can handle a large orifice and then throttle it down to a smaller nozzle.
- Concerns are raised about the power requirements to maintain water flow, indicating that insufficient power could lead to operational issues.
- One participant humorously suggests that a fire engine could be a solution, questioning the budget constraints of the original poster.
- A later reply mentions a specific high-capacity pump used in a well-known water feature, implying it could meet the needs described.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express various viewpoints on the best approach to achieve the desired water projection, indicating that multiple competing ideas exist without a clear consensus on the optimal solution.
Contextual Notes
Participants have not fully defined the constraints of the project, such as budget or specific performance metrics, which may affect the feasibility of proposed solutions.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals involved in engineering, fluid dynamics, or those seeking practical solutions for water projection systems.