Fire Fighting Water Bowsers
$ 96.10
Fire Fighting Water Bowsers
FIRE FIGHTING WATER PUMPS There are many forms of fire fighting water pumps on the market in which vary in volume, power and head (distance of which water is pushed), Along with the choice in engine and water pump. There is also choice between lay flat hose or solid hose. Lay flat hose is ideal for saving space however it can only be used on the outlet side of the pump where water is pushed through the hose, whereas solid hose can be used on both inlet or outlet sides of the water pump as it will not collapse as water is sucked from a water source through the hose. The most common fire fighting water pump used on a water bowser is a petrol powered Honda WB20XT in which has a total head lift of 105ft and a suction head lift of 25ft. The discharge capacity of a Honda WB20XT is 164 US gallons (620.8 litres) per minute. The WB20XT has a maximum pressure of 45 psi and the run time of 1.7 hours at maximum discharge. This water pump has a priming time of 110 seconds at 16.4ft. The inlet and outlet ports have a 2″ diameter giving you the option to have a 2″ hose. Smaller hoses are available on the outlet so you can have a self retracting hose reel as well as the option for lay flat hose. Multiple hose connections are available however please note by having multiple hoses the pressure of water will be reduced. The WB20XT is powered by a petrol Honda GX120 engine fitted with Honda’s easy start and recoil start, this durable commercial grade engine provides ample power for the toughest conditions. There is a 4 vane high efficiency impeller for improved performance and the whole unit is secured in a heavy duty frame which protects the water pump and engine. Although the WB20XT is a great machine for fighting fires, fire and rescue teams may require a water pump with even more power or volume. For fighting powerful fires, the LDA400 would be a good option to go for. The LDA400 uses a Kohler RY121 direct injection diesel engine 8.9 kW (12 hp) at 3,600 rpm single cylinder, pressure lubricated. This unit uses a electric start as standard and a hand pull emergency start. The inlet ports diameter is 4″ and the outlet port is 2″. This fire fighting water pump has a maximum output of 1,450 litres per minute and minimum of 400 litres per minute. This water pump has a fast priming time of 30 seconds at 3m (9.8ft). Other pump and engine options are available upon request. TRAILER OPTIONS FOR A FIRE FIGHTING WATER BOWSER Water bowsers are available as both static and trailer units. The trailers offered for 500 litres, 1125 litres and 2000 litres water tanks are fully certified highway towable single axle and twin axle trailers. Site towable trailers are also available if the bowser is not going to be towed on the public highway. These trailers are extremely capable on road and off road whilst maintaining ultimate towing comfort.
