Springs and wells for water supply
Wells Infallible rules cannot be given with regard to the location or depth of a well to assure the finding of a satisfactory water supply either in quantity or quality. Experience with wells in the neighbourhood is the best guide and a knowledge of the local geology and topography is an essential aid. In general, […]
The public water supply
In most cities today there is a public water supply so arranged that an adequate amount of safe water under a satisfactory pressure is to be found in a pipe in the street near every building. In most cases the citizen can feel so assured of the safety and constancy of the public water supply […]
Water storage tanks
When the pressure in a water supply is irregular, uncertain, or intermittent, some method is necessary to obtain water in the plumbing system when the pressure in the water supply is low. Two principal methods are used: A gravity storage tank A pneumatic storage tank Gravity storage tanks The gravity storage tank is placed at […]
More about water pumps
Water pumps and water storage tanks
Valves & Faucets
Definitions and descriptions Valves, faucets, and stop cocks are used for controlling the flow into, through, and from pipes. The use of the terms “valve,” “faucet,” “cock,” “bibb,” “stopper,” “tap,” etc. has created such confusion that there is an attempt to confine them all to one term. The proper name, according to the Brass Manufacturers’ […]