FIRE PUMP How to perform annual Fire pump test.

This video demonstrates how to perform an annual Fire pump test on a horizontal mounted electric Fire pump.

[raulmartinez]

If you come across a diesel fire pump and you happen to be doing a weekly, annual, or general operation test, please make a vid like this, I'm currently entering fire protection field and this is excellent info. I love learning from different people, places.

[HasthaChithiran]

I have a doubt on the requirements. If we run at no-flow (shut-off condition), is it not detrimental to the pump? NFPA says 30mins for Diesel Engine driven pumps and 10mins for electric pumps.

[leefoo]

Nice video. When testing fire pumps that have a flow meters remember to check previous reports. NFPA25 states that fire pumps with a flow meters have to be tested by flowing water through hose streams every 3yrs.

[djjammindave]

A lot of information in 7:00 minutes. The fact that you yourself have to think before articulate what are you trying to convey, tells me that it can be confusing in learning all of this stuff about water pressure and water flowing directions. You did a great job in explaining the procedure. But I wonder if your audience, including me, was able to grasp any "how to" of this stuff. Nice presentation.

[solooutdoors]

Forgot to mention you’re supposed to do an angular/parallel alignment test on the coupling. If the pump alignment is not within manufacture specs it can reduce the longevity of the fire pump. Need to grease the bearings as well and the net pressure can be within 95% of rated pressure.

[mauriciocastro]

Good vid. Is there one where you involve the test header?

[marxus]

thanks very much Firend, hugs from Colombia!!

[annynimus]

hi there, judging from the video, it looks like there's only a single pumpset for this fire protection service? do you guys practice the 1 duty 1 standby pumpset philosophy or is that not a requirement in NFPA?

[wajidyoutuber]

very good video
nice working
like it
keep it up