Math issues - Amount of water in a 1½ inch pipe

Nov 09, 2011 61 Replies
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ount of water in a

the water weight in

of pipe going to

pe weighs 2.72

bout 21 lbs per 100

ngs, foot valve (if

set at 292 feet,

small parts will

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the heck does a

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low the well level

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relative to the

he water the pipe is

he water level.

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is, it would be

that would be in the

. or a 1: plastic

Yep, I was thinking the same thing last night.

As to the effect of water in the pipe _below_ the static level I dreamed up a good mind experiment to show that it has no effect.

Rig a pipe with a valve at one end that can be closed. Submerge the pipe with valve open 10' into water - weigh pipe. Leave pipe there and close valve - weigh pipe. No difference.

Harry K

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