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Re: Make shift water pump
« on: March 05, 2024, 06:07:34 pm »
Live steam model railroaders and boaters often use what is called a Goodall Valve and a simple trigger operated spray bottle to pump water into their boilers at pressures that are often 60 psi and beyond. It is a pretty convenient method for keeping a boiler topped up and running continuously!

Your syringe set-up in not really too dissimilar.
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