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PB18-3030 Portable Fire Pumps

Providing unbeatable fire protection, our PB18-3030 portable pump is an extraordinary water transfer and supply system with exceptional flow capacity and appropriate pressure for efficient hand-line fire suppression operations. Equipped with a V-twin Briggs and Stratton® 18 hp engine, the PB18-3030 portable pump delivers flow capacities from 100 GPM @ 110 PSI (380 L/min @ 7.6 bar) to 400 GPM @ 15 PSI (1500 L/min @ 1 bar).

Low Maintenance

With Waterous skilled service technicians, we'll get your PB18-3030 fire pump back in service faster than apparatus equipped with other brands of portable fire pumps. Featuring a standard spring-loaded mechanical shaft seal that never needs adjustment, and backed by exclusive factory service and expert technicians, we've got your PB18-3030 pump service and maintenance needs taken care of.

Options & Accessories

Easily interfacing with numerous accessories, the Waterous PB18-3030 portable fire pumps provide a variety of options to fit the needs of your fire department. Three base options are available including a standard rigid steel channel rail base (control panel shipped loose), no base (control panel shipped loose), or wrap-around base (only available on PB18-3030C models) integrates a tubular-steel design to protect the pump and engine from roll-over damage, with vinyl-gripped sway handles that lock in either carry or stowed positions. A mast light (wrap-around base only) is also available.

Product Orientation & Integration

Waterous operator and maintenance instruction is available to eliminate the learning curve of integrating PB18-3030 pumps into your fire department's daily operations. Implementing portable fire pumps is easy with Waterous. Our expert factory education specialists conduct a variety of classroom and hands-on product orientation and instruction courses. Contact your Waterous representative for exclusive pricing on operator and maintenance education opportunities.

Specifications
  • Briggs & Stratton, model 356447, Vanguard V-Twin air cooled, overhead valve (OHV) design delivers a maximum output of 18 hp (13.4 kw) @ 3600 RPM. 34.75 cu. In. (570 cc) displacement, 4-cycle, gasoline-fueled, horizontal shaft.
  • High-strength aluminum alloy pump body, anodized for superior corrosion resistance.
  • 3-inch female NPT or BSP tapered intake with 3-inch female NPTor BSP tapered discharge with check valve (PB18-3030C) or 3 inch female NPT or BSP tapered intake with 3-inch female NPT or BSP tapered discharge, forward facing, no check valve (PB18-3030E).
  • High-strength, double-hubbed, corrosion-resistant bronze impeller mechanically balanced to eliminate vibration.
  • Operator's panel includes discharge pressure and compound intake gauges, low oil pressure warning light, start and stop control, speed control panel light and 12-volt outlet (panel with compound gauge including expanded vacuum scale optional).
  • Bronze wear rings add life to the pump and are easy to replace.
  • Spring-loaded mechanical shaft seal never needs adjustment.
  • Stainless steel shaft sleeve.
  • Combination spark arresting muffler and exhaust primer, which is fast and easy to use..
  • Full-pressure lubrication, with automobile-style oil filter.
  • Standard 12-volt electric and manual recoil starter.
  • Available in three base options:
    • - Standard rigid steel channel rail base (control panel shipped loose)
    • - Optional no base (control panel shipped loose).
    • - Optional Wrap-around base (only available on PB18-3030C models) integrates a tubular-steel design to protect the pump and engine from roll-over damage, with vinyl-gripped sway handles that lock in either carry or stowed positions.

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Options and Accessories
  • Mast light (wrap-around base only)

Dimensions

US measurements

Base Length Width Height Weight (Dry) Weight (Ship)
Rail 19.75" 20" 21" 113lbs. 141lbs.
Wrap-Around 30" 20.5" 21.5" 135lbs. 163lbs.
No Base 19.5" 20" 20" 108lbs. 136lbs.

Metric

Base Length Width Height Weight (Dry) Weight (Ship)
Rail 50.2cm 50.8cm 53.3cm 51.3kg 64kg
Wrap-Around 76.2cm 52.1cm 54.6cm 61.2kg 73.9kg
No Base 49.5cm 50.8cm 50.8cm 49kg 61.7kg

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Sales/Application/Service Help

Industry-leading sales and support.

When you purchase Waterous equipment, not only do you get quality products, you get quality service. Our expert service technicians are the best in the business and they are always happy to answer any service questions you might have. The numbers for our service and training specialists are listed below for your convenience. If you have a general service question please call our main number and our staff will kindly direct you to the appropriate department.

Sales/Applications Assistance

Phone: 651-450-5234 (Press 3)

pumpsales@waterousco.com

Service Assistance

Phone: 651-450-5200

Fax: 800-488-1228

service@waterousco.com


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