How Does a Hydraulic Ram Pump Work?

A quick description and demo of this ingenious pump.

A hydraulic ram is a clever device invented over 200 years ago that can pump water uphill with no other external source of power except for the water flowing into it and there is a way to take advantage of this normally inauspicious effect for a beneficial use. The ram pump is an ingenious way to take advantage of the properties of fluids. We all need water for a variety of reasons, so being able to move it where we need it without any fancy equipment or external sources of power is a pretty nice tool to have in your toolbox.

Other YouTube Videos about Ram Pumps:
Land to House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlOylKqbQ9A
WranglerStar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLMIJlrJXvs
Engineer775: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_WWxWdn5A
French River Springs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBEMgDR3-A

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