Since we've been on the topic of moving water around lately, and I
cannot figure this problem out, I have to ask this stupid question. How
can I make water flow downhill?
A couple weeks ago, I bought a rain-barrel 'kit' ( not much more than a
plastic barrel, really ). I drilled a hole near the bottom, and installed
a spigot, that works great. I cut a hole in the top, and run a gutter
downspout into it, also no problem.
http://planet-torque.com/home/rainbarrel/rainbarrel1.jpg
Where gravity seems to be broken is in the area of the overflow. I
drilled a hole, and installed a simple fitting to which I attached a
garden hose.
http://planet-torque.com/home/rainbarrel/rainbarrel3.jpg
Water will not flow through that hose when attached to the barrel.
http://planet-torque.com/home/rainbarrel/rainbarrel2.jpg
I've tried two different hoses ( and normal garden hose, and this
coiled one pictured ), with the same result. They are not blocked,
kinked or otherwise obstructed, and they flow fine when attached to any
other source. When I remove the hose, water flows out just fine as you
can see here.
http://planet-torque.com/home/rainbarrel/rainbarrel6.jpg
It doesn't make any difference if the lid or cap on the barrel are
tight, since they aren't close to air-tight. With either hose on, the
barrel will fill completely, and overflow out the top, but it will not
flow downhill, unless I open the spigot at the bottom which will drain it
fine.
http://planet-torque.com/home/rainbarrel/rainbarrel4.jpg
This should be so simple. I am out of ideas. Anyone have any?
Thanks.
--
David Hillman
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