How long before we rediscover the smokestack? After all, a colo is an industrial facility. A cellar beneath, a tall stack on top, and let physics do the rest.
Anyway, "RJ45 for Water" is a cracking idea. I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't already standardised pipe connectors in use elsewhere - perhaps the folks on NAWOG (North American Water Operators Group) could help? Or alt.plumbers.pipe? But seriously folks, if the plumbers don't have that, then other people who use a lot of flexible pipework might. Medical, automotive, or aerospace come to mind. All I can think of about that link is a voice saying "Genius - or Madman?"
