The model was completed in time for an Ancient Alien shoot on March 11, 2012. Everything worked as expected. A flashlight was used with the battery taken out and leads from the Fluid Switch connected to it and the battery lamp. (One side of the battery was cut out in order facilitate this as well as to demonstrate the circuit connections). Several takes were made filling the shaft to cover the pins, at which point the light turned on.

Bill of Materials.

1 each 3*9*9 inch Plexiglass

1 each 0.25*36*36 inch Plexiglass

2 each 0.312 inch diameter * 12 inch long solid copper rod

2 each 0.12 inch diameter * 6 inch long solid copper rod

1 each 12 volt Solenoid valve (normally open)

The solenoid valve was replaced with a 6-volt flashlight for a more dramatic visual demonstration.

Plastic supply tank

Plastic collector

Tubing and fittings

Glue and sealant

Wired flexible conduit

12-volt battery – replaced with 6-volt battery