AguaClara / ram_pump

Optimizing the hydraulic ram pump for more efficient use in providing plant plumbing.
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observe pressure cycles #53

Closed ChingPangggg closed 5 years ago

ChingPangggg commented 5 years ago

manually opening/closing valve

Starting pressure: 235.82 cm (when valve is closed) End pressure: 169.05 cm (when valve is open)

Start: 231.41 cm End: 170.03 cm

Start: 233.68 cm End: 171.53 cm

with red spring 14.21 mm diameter 38.73 mm length 7 loops spring too weak to open valve

with yellow spring 7.52 mm diameter 50 mm length 13 loops spring too weak to open valve when we apply a little pressure, it opens/closes by itself

with green spring 9.02 mm diameter 72.95 mm length 23 loops this spring works 3:50:40 PM - 4:10 PM fluctuates between 600 and -200 cm