The HouseChief editorial staff continues the cycle of publications with the hashtag #besthouse so that our dear reader would not be bored of spending time in self-isolation. After all, making useful homemade products instead of daily watching TV will help keep yourself in good shape. And in today's article we will talk about making a very useful device for giving - a hydraulic ram pump, which is able to pump water without using fuel or electricity. The author of the YouTube channel offers his own version of such a homemade product. "ARS Pro".
Read in the article
- 1 What is required to make a hydraulic ram with your own hands
- 2 Preparation of material for the manufacture of a hydraulic ram pump
- 3 Fitting and soldering pump elements
- 4 Hydraulic ram assembly: some nuances
- 4.1 The principle of operation of the hydraulic ram pump
- 4.2 Starting the hydraulic ram pump for the first time
- 5 Summing up
What is required to make a hydraulic ram with your own hands
Large costs for the manufacture of such a product will not be required. The main details here will be two check valves. Their diameter depends on the required water pressure. In today's example, valves and half-inch pipes will be used, but if you want to, say, watering your garden, you will have to select thicker elements.
In addition to the valves, it is necessary to prepare plastic pipes, a pair of tees, an elbow, a ball valve and plastic bottleto be used as expansion tank.
Preparation of material for the manufacture of a hydraulic ram pump
Special adapters can be used to connect metal and plastic elements, but in this case it is much easier to simply cut the threads on the pipes. It is quite easy to do this if you have a plate of the required size. The gidrotaran will not be able to create too much pressure, which means that such a connection will be kept well. If the master does not trust such a connection too much, you can purchase special items.
Fitting and soldering pump elements
Before proceeding with the assembly of the structure, it is worth trying on the details, calculating the required length of the pipes. If you pay attention to the photo example below, then the arrangement of the parts will be as follows (from left to right):
- downward-facing check valve, pipe section, elbow, jumper;
- tie-in of the pipe through which water will be supplied, the check valve is directed upwards;
- right outlet through which water will flow from a tank, river or lake.
The design is not particularly complex, however, it should be borne in mind that the given dimensions will only allow you to wash, although with such a pipe diameter, the pump is able to raise water by 2-3 m.For irrigation, you can use pipes with a diameter of 40 or even 50 mm.
PHOTO: YouTube.comHydraulic ram assembly: some nuances
For the convenience of working with a hydraulic ram pump, it is worth installing an additional valve on the first check valve, although you can do with a conventional plug. As long as it is closed, water will not pass through the pump. In the photo example below, you can see the already assembled structure, on which the expander is installed on top.
PHOTO: YouTube.comNow it's worth figuring out how it works.
The principle of operation of the hydraulic ram pump
The water supply to the hydraulic ram itself is made through a black hose from the reservoir. If a fence from a river or lake is required, it is necessary to equip everything so that the pump itself is at least a meter below the surface of the water. If this condition is not met, the hydraulic ram will not work.
The incoming water passes through an upwardly directed check valve into a conservator, which assists in pumping. Further, it enters through the shut-off valves into a thinner hose, through which it can already rise to a higher level. A similar system can be used not only for irrigation, but also for a shower, if the water in the river is clean enough. But the use of a stationary tank here will be unprofitable. Some of the water will flow to the ground through the downward-pointing check valve.
PHOTO: YouTube.comFurther you can see the upper part of the ram and the outgoing thinner hose.
PHOTO: YouTube.comStarting the hydraulic ram pump for the first time
If all the necessary parameters for the levels are met, then when the first check valve (downward direction) is opened, water will begin to flow out of it by jerks. It is this pulsation that allows the liquid to be pumped to a higher level. If the hydraulic ram is located near a river or lake, these surpluses will drain back into the reservoir.
If you need to use such a pump for a summer shower, you should consider draining the water to the side. Otherwise, the water flowing out of the valve and flowing into the river will pick up dirt. And hardly anyone will like to wash under such a shower.
PHOTO: YouTube.comThe example considered today is presented only in order for the reader to understand the principle of operation of the hydraulic ram, therefore, an ordinary metal container was used as a reservoir.
PHOTO: YouTube.comSumming up
At first glance, it may seem that the operation of a hydraulic ram violates all the laws of physics, but this is not the case. It is the pulsation of water created by the first non-return valve, and the closure with the second one that allows the entire structure to function. Well, the strength of the flow will already depend on the difference in water surface levels and the location of the ram. The main thing is to correctly calculate the required diameter of the lines. And then there will always be water on the site for irrigation, and for its transportation you will not need the use of force or the use of fuel and electricity.
We hope that the information presented today will help summer residents and homeowners use the time of self-isolation during quarantine with benefit. After all, making useful gadgets is much more interesting than pushing a sofa in front of the TV. And if these homemade products subsequently help to save the family budget, then this is doubly pleasant. If you still have any questions on the topic, feel free to ask them in the discussions below. HouseChief editors will definitely answer each of them as soon as possible. There you can leave your comments on the article, express your personal opinion about what you have read, or share your experience in making a hydraulic ram, if any. Did you like the article? In that case, don't forget to rate. Your feedback is very important to us. Take care of yourself.
