Do you know about a strainer in sink? It's a fun gadget that can transport water from one location to another without taking along a pump! In this lesson, you’ll learn what a water siphon is and how to use it at home; the science that makes it work; applications and uses in our lives and how they can be beneficial and the different kinds of water siphons available.
A water siphon is nothing more than a gravity-powered device that transfers water from a higher location to a lower location. It is a tube or hose full of water, one end of which is higher than the other. You suck on the higher end of the tube and the water goes up and over the curve of the tube and then comes down to the lower end.
For making a sink accessories for kitchen at home, you will be needing a hose or tube, a water container, and two containers besides the water. First, pour water in one container and place it at a higher level than the other. Next, put one end of the tube in the higher cup and the other end in the lower cup. Now suck on the upper end of the tube, causing the water to enter the lower container. Just don’t try drinking the water!
There is an interesting reason why a water siphon functions based on the both air pressure and the gravity. You suck on the tube, it reduces the air pressure inside. That causes the water in the top container to push the water up and over the bend in the tube. Next, gravity draws the water into the lower container. It sounds like magic, but it’s science, folks!
A water siphon can be really useful for everyday use. You can siphon water from one vessel to another, say, without having to lift buckets of water. This comes in handy for gardening, maintaining fish tanks and even conducting science experiments at home. Always rinse your siphon after use, so then it will keep safe and clean.
There are various kinds of water siphon, and each has its derivatives. One of the more common types is a regular siphon tube, and this is easy to create at home. There are also automatic siphons, which involve pumps to start the water flow, and fixed siphons, which are easier to achieve because the water flow can be kept running without restart. You can opt for the style that suits YOU!
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