Tap Water Sources in Remote Locations
Schutte & Koerting’s TurboDraft™ Fire Eductor allows fire companies to tap into water supplies like ponds, streams, and swimming pools up to 250’ away and can generate flows up to 264 GPM or more. Rural fire companies need creative solutions to utilize water sources that are not accessible using typical drafting techniques.
TurboDraft Operation
Usable fire flow amounts will vary based on elevation and hose friction loss. Greater usable flow rates are achievable depending on hose friction loss coefficients or when utilizing 6” large diameter hose. Field testing should be conducted to confirm actual flow rates for each given hose configuration. (See Distant Water Source Situation table below for baseline numbers)
Features
Overall Length:Â 30"
Weight: 19 lbs.
Connections:Â 1Â 1/2" NST Female Inlet;
2Â 1/2" NST Male Outlet
Shipping Dimensions:Â 36"L x 12"W x 12"H
Shipping Weight:Â 45 lbs.
Distant Water Source Situation | |||
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Length of 2 1/2" Hose | Lift | Pump Discharge Pressure | Base Line Fire Flow |
50' | 10' 20' | 175 psig 175 psig | 264 gpm 185 gpm |
100' | 10' 20' | 180 psig 180 psig | 224 gpm 157 gpm |
150' | 10' 20' | 185 psig 185 psig | 189 gpm 128 gpm |
200' | 10' 20' | 190 psig 190 psig | 173 gpm 110 gpm |