Test of High Pressure Mains in Cincinnati

Test of High Pressure Mains in Cincinnati

测试在百老汇和高压电源Eighth, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was tested recently and following the test, George W. Booth, chief engineer of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, expressed himself as surprised at the volume of water that could be obtained and the pressure that could be maintained. The test was arranged by officials of the city in an effort to convince Mr. Booth that the gravity plant as advocated by Superintendent Hiller of the Water Works was sufficient to amply safeguard Cincinnati interests. While Mr. Booth said he had not expected to find the gravity system able to produce the results obtained he explained that he would be unable to decide on the merits of the system until he had given it more study. Eight lines were attached to two hydrants of the new high-pressure service and a flow of 3,400 gallons per minute was secured. This started at a pressure of 177 pounds, which was reduced ten pounds from friction. The water was on but four minutes, as it was found the volume was so large basements of neighboring stores were being flooded, and Mr. Hiller stated after the test that in the case of a big fire in Cincinnati the sewer system would be found inadequate to carry off the surplus water. Mayor Puchta said: “Were it not for the high pressure service there would be no necessity for an additional pump at the Eastern avenue station. The present equipment is in good shape and is amply able to care for all the demand. The report that water rents will have to be raised to provide money to buy new equipment is untrue. We favor the gravity plan because we have perfect confidence in the decision of Mr. Hiller, and also because it provides a chance for the city to save money and also get equipment that will answer a dual purpose should it ever be found needed.’’ The Mayor stated that the plan of running the water works along a plan that did not provide a fund to replace worn equipment was unwise, and intimated that at some future date it would be necessary to raise the rates on water when money had to be borrowed to replace equipment. However, he added that this would not be necessary this year. Superintendent Hiller was well satisfied over the results of the test. He stated that these were secured with one twenty-inch main feeding the high pressure system, and added that the twenty-four-inch main contemplated under the gravity plan would add greatly to the service. From the test he said he was certain he would be able to maintain a pressure better than 150 pounds when the main was furnishing 12,000 gallons of water per minute.

测试在百老汇和高压电源Eighth, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was tested recently and following the test, George W. Booth, chief engineer of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, expressed himself as surprised at the volume of water that could be obtained and the pressure that could be maintained. The test was arranged by officials of the city in an effort to convince Mr. Booth that the gravity plant as advocated by Superintendent Hiller of the Water Works was sufficient to amply safeguard Cincinnati interests. While Mr. Booth said he had not expected to find the gravity system able to produce the results obtained he explained that he would be unable to decide on the merits of the system until he had given it more study. Eight lines were attached to two hydrants of the new high-pressure service and a flow of 3,400 gallons per minute was secured. This started at a pressure of 177 pounds, which was reduced ten pounds from friction. The water was on but four minutes, as it was found the volume was so large basements of neighboring stores were being flooded, and Mr. Hiller stated after the test that in the case of a big fire in Cincinnati the sewer system would be found inadequate to carry off the surplus water. Mayor Puchta said: “Were it not for the high pressure service there would be no necessity for an additional pump at the Eastern avenue station. The present equipment is in good shape and is amply able to care for all the demand. The report that water rents will have to be raised to provide money to buy new equipment is untrue. We favor the gravity plan because we have perfect confidence in the decision of Mr. Hiller, and also because it provides a chance for the city to save money and also get equipment that will answer a dual purpose should it ever be found needed.’’ The Mayor stated that the plan of running the water works along a plan that did not provide a fund to replace worn equipment was unwise, and intimated that at some future date it would be necessary to raise the rates on water when money had to be borrowed to replace equipment. However, he added that this would not be necessary this year. Superintendent Hiller was well satisfied over the results of the test. He stated that these were secured with one twenty-inch main feeding the high pressure system, and added that the twenty-four-inch main contemplated under the gravity plan would add greatly to the service. From the test he said he was certain he would be able to maintain a pressure better than 150 pounds when the main was furnishing 12,000 gallons of water per minute.