Water tower
device · 1850 · Industrial Revolution
An elevated tank that provides pressure in the network.
What it is made of
- Centrifugal pump — has part. Filled by pumps.
Principles and materials it uses
- Universal gravitation — uses. Pressure from height.
- Brick — is made of. Water towers are brick.
- Cast iron — is made of. The tank is cast iron.
Where it is used
- Plumbing — is part of. Maintaining pressure.