dfitch
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Post by dfitch on Oct 26, 2009 22:18:36 GMT -5
There are several variations on a way to throw water up at a grinding wheel - called a wheel wetter, the ray-sprayer, or the texas gusher. They all are a small puck that is placed in a 1/2" or less water that sends a column of water up towards a grinding wheel. The propulsion is air from an aquarium air bubbling pump. I would guess the air works to suck water in from adjoining inlets in the puck. Can anyone give a an idea what diameter to drill the holes in the puck to make one of these? They are not sold without the air pump and I already have several of these. Thanks so much for your help. (I really enjoy everything about this board.)
Dave
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Oct 27, 2009 4:06:52 GMT -5
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dfitch
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Post by dfitch on Oct 29, 2009 20:12:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the response. I will try doing it as Rockygilbralter suggests. I had tried it with a t-fitting and some clay to weigh it down but the vertical exit hole I drilled was too small. The air mostly went out the sides into the water - path of least resistance I guess.
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Oct 30, 2009 5:10:19 GMT -5
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
Dr Joe
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cdfcal
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Post by cdfcal on Nov 14, 2012 10:24:33 GMT -5
Interesting idea, thanks for sharing!
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