[David M]

So the motion (Brownian Motion) of the molecules lifts the water. Or in physical terms the kinetic energy of the motion of the water molecules gets converted into potential energy. If no energy is added to the system then the water molecules would slow as more energy is converted into potential energy or (stored energy) Slower moving molecules by definition would mean cooler water...right? So there must be a limit when the water becomes a solid and cannot move.

If you keep adding energy it would work, but then if you keep adding energy it eventually all becomes steam...which stops the process as well.

It is a really interesting phenomena...but sustainable?

Just wondering out loud.