442 THE HANDBOOK FOK PEACTICAL FARMERS 



If the head happens to be too low, it will be shown by the fact 

 that the operation of the valve will be weak ; if the head is too 

 high, the excessive pressure will prevent the valve from opening. 



WATER SUPPLY DATA BLANK 



Information Required for Making Recommendations for Water 

 Supply Pump Installations 



1. What is the source of supply? (Well, cistern, lake, spring or river) 



What is the inside diameter ? 



What is the total depth? 



2. If a well \ How far from top of well to water level ? 



Has well been tested ? 



How much does water fall during continuous pumping? 



3. If cistern, spring or river, what should be the vertical distance, from supply to 



place where pump could be located ? 



4. About how many gallons do you wish to pump per hour ? 



5. Do you wish a lift pump to deliver water at spout only ? 



6. Is pump to be placed in house or barn at some distance from the well? If so, 



about how far away from the well ? 



And how much higher will pump be above top of well ? 



7. Do you wish to force water to place above pump? If so, how far above the 



pump ? 



Do you wish to force water to place some distance away from pump? If so, how 

 far away from the pump, measured on the level ? 



8. Make rough sketch on back showing about what are conditions, distance, etc. 



9. Do you prefer elevated or underground tank ? 



I Hand 

 Windmill 

 Pump jack 

 If other power, what kind ? 



If Electric Motor, Give Following Information 



(a) Is it direct current? If so, what voltage? 



(b) Is it alternating current? If so, what voltage? 



Cycles Phase 



Note.— It is best to consult local lighting and power company concerning the kind of 

 current available. 

 If gas, gasoline or steam engine give revolutions per minute and diameter of 

 pulley. 



Name 



Address 



Remarks 



Dealer's name. 

 Address 



