A system for providing water powered mechanical articles is provided where said system hasa selector valve operatively associated with a water inlet;a containment tube having therein a separate water input tube and a separate water discharge tube;a spooling apparatus for spooling said containment tube;a hand-held selector valve having incorporated therein selection means for utilizing said system further constructed and arranged such that unexpelled water from said valve body is returned through said discharge tube incorporated said containment tube.