1. Access to a water source is more than 30 feet and typical drafting techniques cannot be implemented
Solution A
By stretching a 2 1/2" supply line and a 5" or 6" return line, usable water
supply of 600 GPM or more can be achieved at a distance of over 100 feet.
Actual usable water supply will be determined by discharge line loss and
elevation differences between water source and pump suction.
Solution B
Utilize a portable pump or truck mount pump on a field truck to supply the
TurboDraft Fire Eductor. Achieve usable fire flows of 800 GPM or more.
Solution C
Small portable pumps can be operated in parallel to support the 200 GPM
supply requirement and achieve 800+ GPM usable water supply.
Solution D
Permanently install TurboDraft at the base of a dry hydrant to overcome
friction and elevation losses to increase dry hydrant output. Fire flows at
elevations up to 40' can be achieved.
2. Due to congestion at the fire scene, portable tanks for tanker
delivery need to be set up at remote location
3. Elevation between water level and fire truck position prevents the use of traditional drafting technique or dry hydrant installation
Install a dry hydrant equipped with a TurboDraft unit. By connecting the pump suction to the dry hydrant with a hard sleeve, usable suction flows of 600 GPM can be attained at 35 feet of elevation. Click to see Excess Lift Situation Chart.
4. Flood mitigation and water transfer
TurboDraft can also be employed in emergency flood situations. TurboDraft's
ability to transfer large volumes of water in a short amount of time makes
it a critical piece of equipment for dewatering basements and other
low-lying areas where water collects.
