ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Jiggle syphon

Okay kiddo, a jiggle syphon is a special kind of tube that moves liquid from one place to another without using your mouth or any machines.

Here's how it works:

1. First, you put one end of the tube in the liquid you want to move, like water or gas. The other end of the tube hangs down lower than the first end.

2. Next, you use your hand or a pump to get some of the liquid flowing up into the tube.

3. Then, you cover the end of the tube with your thumb or another hand. This traps the liquid inside, so it can't go back down.

4. Now, you move the tube so that the lower end is in a container or place where you want the liquid to go.

5. Finally, you take your thumb or hand off the end of the tube. The trapped liquid tries to flow back down through the tube, but it can't because the tube is angled upwards. So, the liquid jiggles back and forth, helping to push the liquid out of the tube and into the other container or place. Once the liquid starts flowing, it will continue until the siphon is empty or you stop the flow by plugging the tube again.

So basically, a jiggle syphon is like a magic tube that can move liquid from one place to another by jiggling itself back and forth. It's really cool and can help you move liquids without using your mouth or any machines, which is useful and also safer too.
Related topics others have asked about: