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How Does a Hydraulic Ram Pump Work?

A hydraulic ram is a clever device invented over 200 years ago that can pump water uphill with no other external source of ...
Imagine you have a natural stream running through a low-lying area on your farm. It’s a great source of fresh water, only you really need it to irrigate some crops sitting at a higher elevation. The ...
When I was a kid, I was impressed with a lot of things you could buy from the Sears & Roebuck catalog. One was a “Hydraulic Ram.” If you had a small stream on your land, you could buy a hydraulic ram ...