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WATER BOOSTER PUMP [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
CONT

In municipal fire pump applications, a water booster pump is often used to take water from a public service main or private use water system. The booster pump serves the purpose of increasing the existing water pressure to one suitable for the fire protection system.

OBS

booster pump: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
OBS

pompe de gavage : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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