Water Demonstrations part two--Hero's Fountain // Homemade Science with Bruce Yeany

Hero's fountain is a device that lifts water to a higher height that it's origin in order to move to a lower position. This simple device was invented almost 2000 years ago and has several variations in making it but they all operate using the same concept. These devices will only run as long as there is water in the upper bottle. When the upper bottle drains out, it will stop flowing, usually drains in 2-4 minutes. The length of time is dependent on the diameter of the nozzle, a very small thin stream may last uptimes about 10 minutes.

[@williampitts7646]

Why not use this to power a water wheel generator?

[@zpoppe]

I hope he is still teaching, we need more teachers like this guy.

[@W00FLES]

HIS FACE AT

[@user-lq2cx3sc2k]

The smile on your face when it worked, was simply beautiful.

[@seaston4]

Wow, thanks so much for sharing Bruce! Never heard of Hero's fountain before!

[@jhyland87]

I really like this guy. You can tell hes genuinely enthused about the science, which was missing when i was in school

[@smartereveryday]

I love your videos. Thank you for making them.

[@1252PFC]

Thanks. Always love how you simplify the explanation.

[@Brainwizard.2]

I cannot believe, that youtube has not pointed me towards your contents sooner!

[@Warner141]

Clear, good explanations of phenomenon and of the underlying physical mechanism. Enthusiastic and a pleasure to view.

[@Tomyb15]

Your videos are always so interesting. They really inspire me to make these kinds of contraptions and experiment. As a way to pay this back, here's a little trick that you don't know about. When you have to empty a bottle full of water/liquid quickly, give it a nice swirl just before pouring. This way you create a vortex or whirlpool inside the bottle that lets air rush in at the same time that water comes out. Hope you at least find that interesting!

[@Estabanwatersaz]

Never gets old of watching this video. Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@darkfyy]

Your personality is lively and gives a good atmosphere.

[@heavenbot]

Good thinking with the 1/2 inch CPVC on the large setup! Great demonstration!

[@prsearls]

A modern-day Mr. Wizard, one of my favorite TV shows during my youth. What a great teacher!

[@superdave54811]

So fun to watch real science being applied. Thank you!

[@coreykleppinger8832]

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[@cicco1838]

What a great project! Thanks for sharing.

[@jimbucy5909]

It's awesome that you make there videos. It's teachers like you that keep the classroom interesting .

[@khendson]

I'm glad you used the swirl method the second time you emptied the 2 liter bottle