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Old 08-06-2006, 01:01 AM   #1
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Default Need help understanding pumps!

I'm new here and would like to understand a little more about the whole pump deal thing-a-roo. Any help would be great.
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Old 08-06-2006, 08:05 AM   #2
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Okay, I'll pretty much do a ton of linking:
the SSC pumps article
m15399's pumps article
momx3's (another river gunner) recent questions thread

And if you want to look at some more advanced designs, but with enhanced functionality:
two-stroke pump
multi-stage pump
AMDAthlon's ambitious theoretical combination

Beyond that, if you still don't understand it, maybe you're trying to figure out how the water flows through the soaker.
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.c...r-blaster3.htm
SSC APH article, though probably not that helpful
The check valve configuration is all-important when using the pump. Just remember the water must go Reservoir -> first check valve -> pump -> second check valve -> PCs -> trigger valve -> nozzle

You should get the general idea from this. If you have any more specific questions or a clarification of what you don't understand, well then, we're always listening.
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