standpipe

A large elevated vertical pipe or cylindrical tank that is filled with water to produce a desired pressure.

A pipe or system of pipes through which water can flow, as for the operation of fire hoses on upper floors of a building.

A fixed vertical pipe for furnishing water to the upper part of a high building in case of fire. The stand-pipe may be connected to a high-pressure water-main or may be dependent on a hose from a fire-engine for its supply.

A vertical pipe erected at a well or reservoir, into which water is forced by mechanical means in order to obtain a head-pressure sufficient to convey it to a distance.

A small pipe inserted into an opening in a water-main.

An upright gas-pipe connecting the retort and the hydraulic main.

In a steam-engine, a boiler supply-pipe elevated enough to cause water to flow into the boiler in spite of the pressure of steam.

A pipe on the eduction-pipe of a steam-pump to absorb the concussions due to the pulsation and irregularities caused by the necessary use of bends and changes in the direction of pipes.

An upright pipe, open at the top, used in connection with a hot-water heating system to allow room for the expansion of the water when heated; an expansion-pipe.

A portable pipe used to afford a high head of water at fires.