Experimental glass blowing for boys

by Carleton John Lynde

Experiment 40. To siphon sand or mud.

Arrange a siphon (Fig. 54), start the water flowing, and then pour sand or mud into the upper tumbler. Is the sand of mud siphoned over into the lower tumbler?

FIG. 55
A SQUIRT BOTTLE

Attach a long tube to the outer arm of the siphon and repeat the experiment. Is the sand or mud siphoned more rapidly and more thoroughly?