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What is difference between horizontal pump and vertical pump how we estimate which type of pump required?

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this is some advantages for vertical pump over horizontal

1. Less floor space required.

2. Inline piping arrangement allows piping in

any direction in most cases.

3. Elevated motor protects against potential

flooding if the pump station is in a low area

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