A fire fighting pump is a type of water pump that delivers high pressure and flow. It’s most commonly used for emergency fire fighting, washdown and AG / sprinkler applications.
These pumps come in a variety of sizes and rated flows. They are typically easy to maintain and can be powered by either an electric or diesel driver.
Power
The Diesel engine fire pump is a heavy duty pump used for fire fighting duties and high pressure wash downs. It is powered by a Yanmar diesel engine and features quality components to ensure maximum performance. It has a max head of up to 90 metres and self-primes. It also comes with a full frame for easy transport.
The power of a fire pump is determined by its maximum head, which is the distance it can lift water to. A higher head means greater water pressure. It is important to have a powerful engine so that the pump can easily suction water from a tank or pond and then shoot it out at high pressure toward the fire.
A diesel engine fire pump is more economical than a gasoline engine because it doesn’t need to be heated up before it will start. It is also much safer than using gasoline, which could explode in a fire.
Weight
Fire engine pumps are designed to be transportable (installed on fire-fighting vehicles or as portable fire pumps) or stationary, (mounted on hydrants or sprinkler systems). They typically consist of a pump end that is flanged to a motor, and they are mounted in a protective frame.
This lightweight portable diesel powered fire fighting pump is ideal for use in areas where the fire tender can’t access, or if traffic restrictions prevent timely arrival. With a simple electric start and exhaust eject priming, this pump can be put into service quickly by just one person in an emergency situation.
Controls are easy to operate from one location and include Engine Electric Start, Engine Stop, Battery Charge Indication, Fuel Gauge & Oil Pressure Indication. The Volute body is LG2 bronze for salt-water resistance and the impeller is long wearing acetyl. The frame is strong & robust and has fold down wheels. Inlet / Outlet diameters can be custom machined as required.
Durability
Fire pumps have high performance and are often designed with non-corrosive internal parts to avoid clogging. They also meet strict demands regarding NPSH value and head [H]/flow [Q] curves to avoid cavitation, which causes a decrease in system pressure. These are critical characteristics for ensuring reliability and system water distribution via the pipe system to sprinklers in the building to extinguish the fire.
A pump with a lower maximum head will be less powerful when sucking the water up, and it will not have as much energy left to shoot it at the fire! You need a water source that can be easily accessed and the pump’s discharge hose must match its suction port diameter. The Endurance pump in this review comes with a discharge hose that matches this size. It is also possible to purchase additional hoses.
Safety
Fire pump systems can be a vital component of marine and port safety and rescue services, as well as frontline wildfire fighting operations. These pumps are often powered by diesel engines and offer high-capacity water pumping capacities up to 1,500 gpm.
In order to ensure safety and reliability in any situation, a fire fighting pump should meet strict NFPA requirements. These include having a large-capacity exhaust to avoid a fire in the engine room, as well as a safe-start function that will start even when the battery is discharged or the electrical system is down.
The Diesel engine fire portable fighting pump from Eaton features a reliable diesel-powered water transfer pump. The pump is built with a Yanmar or Hatz diesel engine that meets international environmental emission standards, and it has a heavy duty gal steel roll frame. It also includes a heavy duty suction hose that’s rated up to 200 PSI and an adjustable nozzle.
