Pumps and Hydraulics, Part 2 (of 2)

by N. Hawkins

6—Foundation.

7—Space to get at Underside of Cylinder.

8—Floor Line.

THE AIR LIFT PUMP.

The Air Lift is one of the simplest methods of raising water from underground sources. The main principle of its operation may be stated thus: air under pressure is conveyed into the lower end of the water pipe through a suitable foot piece.

Fig. 376.

Fig. 377.