Applications:Fire-protection of buildings and other built infrastructure
Description: The Armstrong vertical turbine (VT) fire pumps are the only pump type allowed to draw water from below-grade sources. Unlike centrifugal designs, vertical turbine fire pumps can be used with water supply levels that are below the pump suction. VT pumps don’t need priming as their impellers stay submerged in water at all times.
Configuration:Electric (50 Hz and 60 Hz) and diesel-driven designs. UL, ULC, and/or FM certified solutions available.
Performance range: From250 US GPM to 5,000 US GPM with total dynamic head from 58 PSI to 500 PSI
Benefits & Features:
Variable column length suites differing supply water levels
Vertical turbine design accommodates various types of water supplies (wells, reservoirs (above or below ground), ponds, streams, storage tanks (above or below ground)
Available models cover a wide capacity and pressure range
Permanently submerged impellers eliminate need for priming