pump testing | Palmetto Fire Apparatus

www.pfafire.com | Dave Metz from Palmetto Fire Apparatus walks us through the complete pump test, on this 1998 E-ONE Pumper, what to look for and how the procedure is performed. Palmetto fire apparatus supports many counties and municipalities throughout the South East, contact us today to see how we can help keep your apparatus in tip top shape for years to come. 843-645-9970
1998 E-ONE fire truck pump testing | Palmetto Fire Apparatus
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[@halmain7406]

Good video

[@davidbarbeau4251]

Priming time starts when you activate the primer, time stops when water is coming out of a discharge. NFPA 1911 States for a pumper less than 1500 GPM, priming should take no longer than 30 seconds, a 1500 GPM pumper or more should take no longer than 45, and allot another 15 seconds if you are using 2x 4" hard suctions or larger.

[@spudth]

then what happened?
Where is your correction factor? at full flow, shouldn't you be running at around 145 psi?

[@jonathanclark6810]

What was the tip size on the set

[@miguelahumada8685]

Hi, I would like to know what is the ideal time to keep the prime working?

[@davidbarbeau4251]

Priming time starts when you activate the primer, time stops when water is coming out of a discharge. NFPA 1911 States for a pumper less than 1500 GPM, priming should take no longer than 30 seconds, a 1500 GPM pumper or more should take no longer than 45, and allot another 15 seconds if you are using 2x 4" hard suctions or larger.