IE. Why cities sometimes need standpipes in water distribution systems.
The Water Hammer effect
Some Science behind the Iconic StL Standpipes
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Re: Some Science behind the Iconic StL Standpipes
Wikipedia says they help firefighters use hoses inside tall buildings.
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There aren’t any tall buildings in my town but there sure are some really sweet rides at the firehouse every time I pass by. Methinks the Whitepanther’s property taxes are getting water hammered.AnAntichrist wrote:Wikipedia says they help firefighters use hoses inside tall buildings.