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Aug 20, 2001 09:19
23 yrs ago
German term

Hochbehälter

German to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering
Auf dem Punkt der Mathildenhöhe baute Olbrich auf dem Hochbehälter der städtischen Wasserversorgung das Ausstellungsgebäude mit weiträumigen Terrassen und gestaffelten Pergolen. Hier finden ständig wechselnde Ausstellungen statt.

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elevated tanks

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gravity tanks

Part of a water supply system, vertical storage in so calles gravity tanks

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The detailed inspection report shall include information relative to conditions of water supply, gravity and
pressure tanks and levels therein, valves, risers, piping, sprinkler heads, hose valves, hoses and nozzles,
siamese connections, alarms, fire pumps, obstructions, and conditions of all other system equipment and
appurtenances. All defects of violations shall be noted on the report. Records should be kept for one year
and be made available to any representative of the Fire Department.


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water tower

... Olbricht constructed an exhibition building with ... on top of the municipal water tower.
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