How to Make a Hand Water Pump
How to Make a Hand Water Pump Creating a simple hand water pump is a fun and practical DIY project that demonstrates basic engineering principles. You can use it for small-scale water transfer or as a teaching tool for kids. Follow the steps below to make your own hand water pump. Materials Needed: PVC Pipe (1-inch diameter, approximately 2 feet long) Rubber Ball (small, to act as a valve) Plastic Tubing (for water outlet, optional) Plastic Bottle (large, for the pump chamber) Plunger or Rod (for pumping action) Rubber Gasket or Seal Glue or Epoxy Knife or Scissors Drill Step-by-Step Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Pump Chamber Cut the bottom off a large plastic bottle to create the pump chamber. Drill a hole in the cap of the bottle large enough to fit the PVC pipe snugly. Step 2: Insert the PVC Pipe Insert the PVC pipe through the hole in the bottle cap. Secure it with glue or epoxy to ensure no water leakage. The pipe should extend into the bottle to act as the suction ...