Lesson 16- Pump Operation- Relay Procedures

Question 1

what is the use of two or more pumping engines operating in series, the discharge of one pump passing through another

Answer 1

Relay

Question 2

Considerations for a relay

Answer 2

1. Topography
2. Time necessary to set up
3. Total amount of water estimated to be necessary at the point of ultimate consumption
4. size and length of hose
5. the apparatus available to do pumping

Question 3

what is the best method of communication between pumps during relay

Answer 3

Radio

Question 4

to hold water signal

Answer 4

both hands up in the air

Question 5

to increase pressure signal

Answer 5

arm extended moving up and down

Question 6

to decrease pressure signal

Answer 6

arm extended moving side to side

Question 7

to shut down (not break)

Answer 7

hands over head touch making an inverted “V”