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		themitigating on Feb 15, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Saving Energy: Home Server That Automatically Susp... Or the cost of running water pumps for public fountains

bombolo on Feb 15, 2023 [–]

The romans had water fountains and no pumps.

Perhaps you underestimate gravity.

EricE on Feb 15, 2023 | | [–]

Italy is pretty mountain rich - central Europe though?!?

themitigating on Feb 15, 2023 | | [–]

Did I mention the Romans. I was talking about modern fountains some of which have pumps

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