Definitions for "Standpipe"
Keywords:  hydrant, pipe, sprinkler, washing, pump
A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance.
A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam.
A vertical tube filled with a liquid such as water.
Term used to collectively refer to cleanouts and monitoring tubes.
an inexpensive alternative to a floor drain plug