Water Pump Tea Dispenser Project Hardware Questions

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Hello, I have a vision in mind for a tea dispensing system in my work area and have some questions regarding hardware.

The Vision:
So I want to have a tube going from my tea pot, to my computer desk (about roughly 30ish feet of tubing) and I want to have a little button I can hold down at my desk to pump it.

Question 1:
I was wondering if a normal 5v or 12v water pump that you typically see in pump projects would be strong enough to carry the liquid that far, sometimes going against gravity. If not, what should I use?

Question 2:
What other components would I need for something like this to work? I am still pretty green to understanding what different resistors, transistors , etc. are needed in various projects. If someone could provide a list of parts or even better a wiring diagram from Tinkercad that would be amazing help.

Appreciate it!

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Welcome to the forum

Do you enjoy drinking cold tea ?

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A small 5V pump should work, just google a garden watering system to get a start.

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Thanks! Yes I do :slight_smile:

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Thank you so much!

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You will also have the taste of plastic in your tea. I do not like the taste of plastic in anything I eat or drink. Be careful to use a plastic that is usable with food products and that will limit the bad taste.

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Yeah good point. Would food grade tubing eliminate this you think?

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Somewhat, but you will NEVER find a food grade pump! What about gravity feed?

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  • Google
    - Peristaltic pumps.
    - Food Grade Silicone Tubing

  • You could add a heating element at the destination or around the tubing.

  • You could get up, walk to the pot, pour your tea. :roll_eyes:

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And over a long weekend, stuff will begin to grow in your system unless you flush it with disinfectant.

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Ooooh, even better. Now the cold tea will taste of disinfectant

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