Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “Primitive Technology: Cane Water Filter/Siphon”.
The cane to be used as the filter., It’s seems to be some type of climbing grass. When blown from one end. Sap comes through the xylem straw, like structures in the stem of the plant, Muddy stagnant water from the clay pit, ( not suitable for drinking ). Using the cane as a straw to demonstrate the filtering effect, Water is not muddy. Spare bricks from the hut Building a pillar to produce a height difference between the 2 pots, Cutting long loops of cane, Making a cleaner cut at the ends.
Vine for lashing Tying and bending the cane into a hook shape Siphon in position Muddy water, Priming, the siphon by sucking water through it Time lapse of the water coming through Water is clean enough to drink, Adding multiple canes to speed up the process. Time lapse of the multiple canes working After a few hours, The water is visibly cleaner in after filtration The siphons worked for a few days before clogging. In addition to the cane method, I thought I’d try using a pot to filter water from the creek. This was done by submerging the empty pot in water and holding it down with a stone Time lapse of water seeping in The water after filtering through Two pots working.
At the same time, Water can be scooped out without contamination using a smaller pot Water tastes. Fine. After filtration .