[na85]

>You’re missing the fundamental difference in the power vs distance curve.

You're missing the fundamentals of physics.

>At some point I suppose the pressure will get so high the water will solidify in the pipe though?

Before (way way way before) the water solidifies you will reach the maximum pressure that a given pump can deliver.

If you think the little 1/2 horse sump pump you can buy at home Depot will push a column of water up to the stratosphere then I have a bridge to sell you.

[zaroth]

Who said anything about 1/2 a horsepower? I’m talking about the most powerful pump in the universe, both (known and unknown). How far up an unbreakable column can that pump push the water? And then, what if you make it just a little more powerful, can the water hypothetically be pushed higher?