Why are fire pumps more expensive than ordinary water pumps?

1. Electric fire pump: various end suction pumps and split pumps.
2. jockey pump: vertical, small flow, higher lift than electric or diesel pumps.
3. Control panel: Automatically control the water pump with overload and overcurrent protection.
4. Accessories: suction pipe, discharge pipe with flange, battery, gate valve, check valve, flexible expansion joint, pressure switch, pressure gauge, base, etc.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established standards and guidelines governing the installation and maintenance of fire pumps. NFPA 20, the Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, provides comprehensive requirements for fire pump design, installation, testing, and maintenance.

Compliance with NFPA 20 standards is essential to ensure that fire pump systems are installed and maintained in a manner that meets nationally recognized safety practices. These standards help ensure the reliability and effectiveness of fire pumps in protecting lives and property during fire emergencies.

Explore alternative uses for fire pumps, such as irrigation or industrial water transfer. Explain which adjustments may be required, including changes to pressure settings, and discuss any limitations, such as pump durability when used for non-fire applications. Emphasize that while possible, it’s essential to consult professionals to ensure safe modifications.

Yes, fire pumps in high-rise buildings must account for increased pressure requirements and vertical lift. Proper placement, redundancy, and access for maintenance are also critical in these applications.

The large-scale EDJ electric diesel dual-drive fire pump is a fire-fighting water supply equipment with dual drive of electric power and diesel engine designed and manufactured by Youbeide Technology Co., Ltd. according to the standard of <>, and has obtained 3CF certification. There are many models of Better dual-power fire pumps, which can be customized according to needs.

EDJ series fire pump set consists of Electric pump + Diesel pump + Jockey pump and all accessories.
The pressure switch and control cabinet can automatically turn on/off three pumps-the electric pump and jockey pump operate when there is electricity and the diesel pump activates when the power cuts.
Flow Capacity Range:50-5000 GPM
Pressure Range:4-14 Bar
Power Range：4-325 KW

The diesel engine fire pump has automatic, manual and fault self-checking functions. It can monitor the working state of the whole process, restore the function of failure start, automatic pre-lubrication and automatic restart of preheating, so that the equipment start-up is safer and more reliable. It has the functions of central control room remote control, remote control and field bus connection. The battery is fully automatic floating charge (constant current, constant voltage, trickle charge) mode to ensure that the battery is in a standby state at any time. Diesel engine fire pump is easy to use, equipped with remote instrument and instrument, which can be connected to the control center as needed, easy to install and use, and easy to maintain.

It’s the 3D Display of Fire Pump Set and its working principle. The fire pump set is usually consisting of jockey, electric&diesel engine pump along with control panel and accessories.

The standard complete set of fire pump is manufactured with good structure and craftsmanship, which has a wide range of performance, and is easy to use and operate for a long time. Standard complete sets of fire pumps are aimed at various fire water environments, so the selection should also be based on the actual demand environment, performance parameters, etc.

Flow: 45 GPM
Head: 7 Bar
The ED Dual-Power Fire Pump System combines electric and diesel engine pumps to ensure uninterrupted fire protection and a reliable water supply. In the event of power outages or electrical failures, the diesel engine pump seamlessly takes over, guaranteeing continuous operation of the fire protection system. This dual-power configuration offers both reliability and flexibility, providing comprehensive coverage for fire safety needs.

The motor of this EJ fire pump set is directly connected to the pump body, which saves costs. It adopts ISW pump, and its performance parameters and technical indicators meet relevant standards. It has the characteristics of high efficiency and reasonable structure. It is suitable for industrial and urban water supply and drainage, high-rise building increase Pressurized water supply, garden sprinkler irrigation, long-distance water supply, heating, bathroom and other hot and cold water circulation pressurization and equipment.

The diesel engine pump set has the characteristics of good startability, strong overload capacity, compact structure, convenient maintenance, simple use and high degree of automation. It is a kind of fire fighting equipment with reliable performance.

Diesel engine fire pumps are usually used as a backup facility, and will only start automatically when the electric water pump fails or the power is cut off when the fire signal comes. When equipped with an ultra-low pressure pump starting device, the matching electric pump control cabinet should also be equipped with an ultra-low pressure pump starting device, and the lower limit of pump starting should have a certain pressure difference. Of course, it is also possible to design a control system that is more suitable for customer needs according to customer requirements.

Diesel engine fire pump is a kind of fire-fighting equipment that we often see and often use in our life. The diesel engine fire pump has the characteristics of good starting performance, strong overload capacity, compact internal structure, convenient maintenance, simple operation and high degree of automation. It is a very reliable fire fighting equipment.

The main reason to have a fire pump is to work with the fire protection system in case the water supply does not have sufficient pressure. High structures or large warehouses that carry large amounts of water require the help of a fire pump. It increases the pressure of the water flowing into the fire suppression system, allowing the system to release the maximum amount of water while extinguishing the fire.

Before starting the electric motor fire pump set, the inspection work is indispensable. Check the condition of the power supply and motor, whether the water volume of the reservoir is sufficient, and whether the water inlet and outlet are normal. The inspection is normal and then starts; after the fire pump is started, attention should be paid to the vibration and temperature rise. It is necessary to set the maintenance time period to ensure the stable performance of the fire pump. According to the needs of system operation control and maintenance management, the electrical control cabinet of the fire pump mainly has the functions of starting and stopping the pump, switching between the main and standby pumps, manual automatic switching, dual power switching, patrol inspection, Protection, feedback mechanical emergency start and other functions.

The fire pump is part of the water supply of the fire sprinkler system and can be powered by electricity or diesel. The inlet of the pump is connected either to a public groundwater supply or to a static water source (e.g. tank, reservoir, lake). The pump supplies water at higher pressure to the sprinkler system risers and hose risers.
Fire pumps generally use three driving forces, including diesel engines, gasoline engines and electric motors. Gasoline engines are commonly used in portable fire pumps and light duty firefighting. Electric motors are the most widely used driving force for fire pumps and are both efficient and convenient.

1.Flow：30-9000 GPM
2.Head： 3-20 Bar 40-300 psi
3.Power：Diesel & Electric Pump:1.5-710kw Jockey Pump:0.55-160kw
4.Speed：740-2900 r/min
The EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations.

The EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is a powerful and reliable firefighting equipment designed for fire suppression and emergency rescue operations. It boasts high-performance capabilities in water extraction and pressure delivery, enabling rapid supply of large volumes of water. The system operates independently, ensuring its reliability even in challenging situations. With its lightweight and portable design, coupled with versatile functionality, the EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is suitable for various scenarios. Whether you are part of a fire department or an industrial enterprise, the EDJ Diesel Engine Fire Pump System is your indispensable rescue partner.

Diesel engine fire pump unit is a kind of pump equipment that is widely used in fire protection, and it is more suitable for mobile work in fire pumps. In fact, it is driven by a diesel engine connected to the pump head of the fire pump. Compared with motor drive, it can be used in the field, mines, and places lacking power supply. It is also called a diesel engine pump or a diesel engine fire pump unit.

UL Standard
Flow：50-3000 GPM
Head： 5-20 Bar (72.5-290 psi)
Speed：740-2900 r/min
Non-UL Standard
Flow：30-9000 GPM
Head： 3-20 Bar (40-300 psi)
Speed：740-2900 r/min

The biggest difference between the diesel engine fire pump and the electric water pump is that it has its own independent power supply system – the storage battery. Therefore, the start and operation of the diesel engine fire pump will not be completely dependent on city power.

The EDJ fire pump set is tested in the Better factory, and our company’s fire pump set needs to be tested after the assembly is completed to ensure the quality. EDJ fire pump sets are widely used in large public places, factories, firefighting and other occasions.

Flow: 120~1500GPM
Head: H＜150m
Speed:2950-3550RPM

1.Flow：30-9000 GPM
2.Head： 3-20 Bar 40-300 psi
3.Power：Diesel & Electric Pump:1.5-710kw Jockey Pump:0.55-160kw
4.Speed：740-2900 r/min
The DJ Fire Pump Set is a combination system consisting of a diesel engine pump and a jockey pump, designed for fire safety in the construction and industrial sectors.

Fire pumps should be inspected and maintained in accordance with local regulations and standards, but typically, they should be inspected at least annually and undergo a more comprehensive test every three years.

·UL Standard
Flow：50-3000 GPM
Head： 5-20 Bar (72.5-290 psi)
Speed：740-2900 r/min
·Non-UL Standard
Flow：30-9000 GPM
Head： 3-20 Bar (40-300 psi)
Speed：740-2900 r/min

1. Water filling treatment Before selecting the power-on power, make sure that the fire pump should be filled with water when it is turned off, and the suction should be increased to make the pressure difference larger and quickly clean up some acid-base reagents and other pollutants. Make sure to fill the water well.

2. Selection of electrified power The horsepower of the fire pump will be selected according to the size of the pump. Before electrifying the pump, carefully check the electrical power. Once the power is not grasped accurately, it is easy to cause insufficient suction. Therefore, in order to make it have sufficient suction, the power should be selected reasonably. If there is no electricity, the fire pump cannot be started, let alone used. But does it mean that the pump can be used as long as there is electricity? Not necessarily, the pump can only be used if the electrified power is reasonable and the voltage is within the normal range.

This is a 300gpm@135psi DJ fire pump customized by a customer in Latin America. It consists of a diesel pump + a jockey pump and is equipped with a control cabinet. The pump set is not affected by the mains, and is suitable for any fire emergency situation.

The fire pump is all made of polymer materials, so it has many characteristics such as cleanliness, good safety sealing, corrosion resistance, etc. It is a product that is believed in many fields at present. It has a long service life and can make the best use of it without wasting money. It is suitable for fire-fighting engineering in steel, metallurgy, electric power, petroleum, chemical, construction, port and other operations and emergency water supply for blast furnaces, continuous casting, converters, etc. Water supply works.