http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/ DIY projects, how-tos, and inspiration from geeks, makers, and hackers Wed, 22 May 2013 04:43:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/#comment-754891 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:25:42 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=235741#comment-754891 [...] Experiments in Garden Hose Hydraulics [...]

]]> http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/#comment-704691 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:23:17 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=235741#comment-704691 There are pool lifts that can raise/lower a 200+lb person out of/in to a swimming pool using just the pressure from a garden hose. Very nice designs and smooth operation I recall… and you didnt have to have AC motors/pumps near the pool.

]]> http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/#comment-704471 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:12:36 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=235741#comment-704471 They are also commercially available. Look for air lifting bags. Fire departments use them as part of their rescue kit.

]]> http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/#comment-704461 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:50:19 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=235741#comment-704461 Seriously?! I know what I’ll be doing this Saturday.

]]> http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/#comment-704459 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:47:13 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=235741#comment-704459 You can do it with a shop vac on blow and a strong plastic bag with a piece of wood on it placed underneath the wheel of a car. I am not saying it’s safe or advisable but you can do it! Search online for “The secret life of machines – the vacuum cleaner” episode (they are freely available). They demonstrate in that.

]]> http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/21/experiments-in-garden-hose-hydraulics/#comment-704400 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:28:27 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=235741#comment-704400 Here’s an idea for a product…a tool that home-mechanics can attach to their hose-bib and jack up their car. Can you get the force to increase that much, in a stable and marketable unit?

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