08 The Pump Panel

Question 1

Pump Panel

Answer 1

To allow the operator to efficiently supply the proper amount of water to wherever it is needed.

Question 2

A minimum of ______ pressure should be kept. This allows pressure fluctuations and mistakes.

Answer 2

20psi

Question 3

Pressure Drop on the intake gauge will also indicate how much water is still available.

Answer 3

Pressure Drop % / Reserve Water
0-10% / 3x current gallons
11-15% / 2x current gallons
16-20% / 1x current gallons

Question 4

Pressure relief valve

Answer 4

Bypasses excess water from discharge side of the pump back to the intake side. This prevents the pressure surges by changing the volume of water that flows through the pump.

Question 5

When does relief valve need to be set?

Answer 5

Whenever two or more discharges are opened.

Question 6

Pressure Governor

Answer 6

Accomplishes pressure relief by changing the speed of the engine to compensate for the change in pressure.

Question 7

Water Temperature Gauge

Answer 7

Shows how warm the engine is. Should usually be near 180 degrees