Blogs Archives - Waterous Co

PUMP SPECIFICATION GUIDE

Date: October 11, 2022

FIRE PUMP QUICK START GUIDE Are you a member of an apparatus committee that is working to create a spec for your new apparatus? There are many decisions, terminologies and options that will be discussed and suggested as you move toward completing the truck spec including what type of fire pump to select, pump location, single or multi-stage, full-bodied or end suction. This article will focus on the more common …

PRIMING THE PUMP

Date: October 5, 2022

This article covers the two types of priming systems offered by Waterous: Electric and Air Primers. What is Priming? Before any centrifugal pump can be operated, it must be primed. Priming is the process of replacing air in the intake lines and portions of the pump with water. If the pump is to be operated from draft, priming must be done by means of a positive displacement pump, or some …

Backflushing

Date: August 31, 2022

PDF version This guide will apply to all Waterous pumps, but will primarily be focusing on the midship mounted CM/CS pumps. Backflushing of a pump is the process of flushing water through the pump, with pressure, either from a hydrant or another pump, into the discharge side of the pump and out of the intake fittings to remove any foreign materials that could accumulate inside the pump body and impellers. …

Single-Stage vs. Two Stage Pumps What’s Best for My Department

Date: January 13, 2022

by Steve Morelan – Customer Service Manager, Waterous Company When drawing up purchase specifications for pumper fire apparatus, a fire department must choose the type of pumping equipment to be used. Consideration must be given to the pump rated capacity, number of pump stages required, how the pump is to be driven, pump location, the need for pump-and-roll capability, special pump performance requirements, the need for special materials for pump …

Heart of the Pump

Date: October 14, 2019

THE HEART OF THE FIRE PUMP: THE IMPELLER The fire pump is sometimes referred to as the ‘heart’ of the fire truck. For without a pump, a fire truck is just a transport vehicle that can bring firefighters and equipment to the scene, but is incapable of extinguishing any fire. In order to get the wet stuff on the red stuff, a fire pump is needed. If the heart of …

End Suction or Full-Bodied Pump Guideline

Date: October 10, 2019

Do I need an end suction or a full-bodied pump? This guideline will help you decide Imagine for a moment, you are on a truck committee, or a sales representative for an OEM and the apparatus you are tasked with purchasing requires a pump rated at 1500 GPM. Your potential customer asks for solutions to save some space and weight on a proposed apparatus but keep the pump performance at …

COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

Date: October 9, 2019

EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR PUMP WITH TIPS FROM THE PROS. Cold Weather Operations If you are looking at this article, we can only assume you are one of the many individuals who are seeking information on whether they should run a “dry’ or a “wet” pump during cold weather operations. This article covers the Waterous recommendation along with several other “pros” and “cons” related to running the pump “dry” …

Waterous Difference

Date: October 2, 2019

THE WATEROUS DIFFERENCE What makes Waterous different from other pump manufacturers? Made in the USA Castings made in the U.S.A Engineered in the U.S.A. Machining done in the U.S.A. Assembly done in the U.S.A Tested in the U.S.A Flame-Plated Impellers Flame Plated Impeller hubs add four to five times on the life expectancy of the hub of the impeller—unmatched dependability. Labyrinth-Style Wear Rings Labyrinth-Style Wear Rings, appreciably restrict …

Ten Steps to Integrate CAFS into Your Deparment

Date: November 20, 2013

TEN STEPS TO INTEGRATE CAFS INTO YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT The use of compressed air foam is gaining increasing acceptance in the fire service industry worldwide. As you consider bringing this technology to your fire department, make sure your department receives the best benefit possible by thoroughly researching and training on compressed air foam systems. Check out these 10 steps to help you implement CAFS into your department with confidence. Do …

The Pump Body – The Unsung Hero

Date: August 6, 2013

THE PUMP BODY – THE UNSUNG HERO In the last installment of the “Anatomy of a Fire Pump”, Steve Morelan wrote the article “The Heart of the Fire Pump”. In it Steve referred to the fire pump as the heart of the truck. Without the pump there is no FIRE truck, you have only a way of delivering personnel and equipment to the scene but no power to fight the fire. Steve …

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