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2B60.35 Intermittent Siphon

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

An inverted U-shaped tube inside a beaker will not siphon until the beaker is full; it then continues siphoning until the beaker is empty.

Parts List

Siphon (Tantalus Cup) in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

Tripod and Brass Ring in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

Beaker of Colored Water in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Automatic Bell Siphon
Inside a urinal auto-syphon

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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