Ballast System Query

[Kazzer]

So what is wrong with using a reversible gear pump to do this work?

[Subculture]

As an aside, they can pump air as well as water, Nigel Edmonds uses peristaltic pumps to pump air instead of water.

The pumps are quite large, and he constructs them himself.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

is a peristaltic pump like the one's used for medical applications to shift fluids like dialysis etc?
J

That's right, John. Squishy plastic tube worked on by rollers attached to the perimeter of a drive disk. Relatively high pressure, low volume, little if any slippage.

David,

[Slats]

is a peristaltic pump like the one's used for medical applications to shift fluids like dialysis etc?
J

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Stop kissing up, John.

Rick Teskey (AKA, Tor Johnson) just identified a peristaltic pump for us that might get the ball rolling on a closed-loop type ballast system. Up to the Boss if we move on this or not. Stay tuned, sports fans.

David,

[Slats]

Yikes! Did I say better than the G/S system? It was the cold medication kicking in last night.

What I meant was, "What would be his next option to the G/S system?"

a bit like saying after driving a Hand crafted Aston Martin Db9 - what else is there?

[redboat219]

Yikes! Did I say better than the G/S system? It was the cold medication kicking in last night.

What I meant was, "What would be his next option to the G/S system?"

[Slats]

I know you asked God for his view but I feel compelled to also jump in.

As someone who has built and operated just about every type of system.
Gas coupled with Snort is in position 1
Second is non-vented tank with water pump and check valve.
Third is brick tethered to a piece of string.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Sound metacentric height.

THERE! Concurrence from the Module people.

Prosecution rests, your Honor.

(that smoke and noise is me cutting victory donut's in the asphalt).

David,

[Subculture]

Sound metacentric height.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Just want to ask the wizard regarding his opinion which ballast system other than the Gas/Snort is better.

How about your feet encased in a tub of concrete, followed by a long hop off a short pier?

There IS no 'better'.

David,

[Kazzer]

Just want to ask the wizard regarding his opinion which ballast system other than the Gas/Snort is better.

Aha! Earplugs at the ready! 'Cussin' about to commence!

Over to you Mr. Merriman. (I notice he's already wearing pink panties, so we can expect the worst.)

Prepare to meet thy doom Mr. Redboat219

[redboat219]

Just want to ask the wizard regarding his opinion which ballast system other than the Gas/Snort is better.