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Glossary entry

Swedish term or phrase:

(rör)spetsbrunn

English translation:

tube well

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Swedish term

(rör)spetsbrunn

Swedish to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering
Hello

I've really tried on this.

Once again no context but it's a kind of hollow rod driven into the ground through which water can then rise.

I wanted to say "pump well" but I'm not sure as I can't see any pumps in my searches for the Swedish term. I have the impression

I also wondered if it could be some kind of "fountain well"" but they seem to be more natural than the Swedish device.

Does anyone know please?

Thanks
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 tube well
4 +1 driven well

Proposed translations

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tube well

A patented such device described here: http://www.villagepumps.org.uk/nortontubewells.htm
Also known as Abyssian Well (Abessinisk brunn) https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abessinisk_brunn
Peer comment(s):

agree Michael Ellis : There are many examples, also ee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_well
1 day 4 hrs
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28 mins

driven well

:o)
Peer comment(s):

agree Paul Armitage
1 day 58 mins
Thank you very much!
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