Occasionally in a Fire Pump system, water leakage will occur at flanged or threaded pipe connections, valve stems, stuffing boxes, etc. This normal loss of water will lower the system pressure gradually until the main Fire Pump is required to start. To minimize wear on the Fire Pump resulting from unnecessary operation, a Jockey Pump is recommended for the system. In a Jockey Pump system a small pump, motor, and controller/pressure switch unit is installed in the piping system.

When the water pressure drops below the pre-set level, the pressure switch energizes a starter which activates the Jockey Pump. Correct water pressure is therefore maintained at all times. An optional minimum run timer will prevent the Jockey Pump from being started too frequently. This timer will ensure operation for a minimum of 3 minutes. If a fire should start, the pressure will continue to drop and the main Fire Pump will start. Automatic controllers also include a “Hand-Off Automatic” selector switch for manual operation.

This component plays a vital role in fire pumps as it controls the entire system. It is selected as per customer choice if any, otherwise it can be either TORNATECH, FIRETROL, HUBBLE LEXINGTON OR JOSLYN CLARKE.

Electric Fire Pump Controllers in general are classified by starting method, as full voltage or reduced voltage starting. The distinguishing factor in these starting methods is the amount of current (amperage) that is drawn by the motor during it’s initial starting process (inrush).

Fire controllers are generally provided in single unit but we provide individual controller to all individual units. SFFECO Provides controllers for the following applications

• Electric Pump Control
• Diesel Pump Control
• Jockey Pump Control
• Alarm Panel

SFFECO offers listed Centrifugal Fire Pump Skids that meet every fire protection need.

The Motor Driven Skids are available coupled with certified Electric Motors and SFFECO Certified Centrifugal Fire Pumps. The details are given below.

• Driven by Listed & Approved Fire Pump Electric Motors..
• Well aligned and Coupled for Direct Operation.
• Skid Packages are Pre-Tested and Inspected thoroughly before release to customers.
• One piece base plate with Anchor Bolt holes.
• Engineered, coated, hot rolled mild steel to resist corrosion and abrasion.
• Heavy Fabricated C-Channel Structure constructed to provide proper alignment of Pump with
• Diesel Engine or Pump.
• Compact skid Design with Small Foot-Print for Retro fit.
• High standard of Quality in material Construction finish and Workmanship.

SFFECO maintains its standard with using it’s proudly own listed & approved WEG High Efficiency Fire Pump Motors and Centrifugal Fire Pumps to package Heavy Duty and High Quality Compact Skids.

Our Listed and Approved Fire Pumps can also be coupled with any other Listed Electric Motor of any specific brand as per customers requirement.

SFFECO offers listed Centrifugal Fire Pump Skids that meet every fire protection need.

The Diesel Driven Skids are available coupled with certified Diesel Engines and SFFECO Certified Centrifugal Fire Pumps. The details are given below.

• Driven by Listed & Approved Diesel Engines.
• Well aligned and Coupled for Direct Operation.
• Skid Packages are Pre-Tested and Inspected thoroughly before release to customers.
• One piece base plate with Anchor Bolt holes.
• Engineered, coated, hot rolled mild steel to resist corrosion and abrasion.
• Heavy Fabricated C-Channel Structure constructed to provide proper alignment of Pump with
• Diesel Engine or Pump.
• Compact skid Design with Small Foot-Print for Retro fit.
• High standard of Quality in material Construction finish and Workmanship.

SFFECO maintains its standard with using it’s proudly own listed & approved Black Stallion Diesel Engines and Centrifugal Fire Pumps to package Heavy Duty and High Quality Compact Skids.

Our Listed and Approved Fire Pumps can also be coupled with any other Listed Diesel Engine of any specific brand as per customers requirement.

FIRE PUMP FEATURES

• Designed and built as per UL 448 AND NFPA20
• Dynamically Balanced Impeller
• Constructed in variety of metallurgies
• Available in 50 Hz and 60 Hz
• Drivers with gear boxes at electrical and diesel speed
• Designed for easy maintenance
• Open line shaft
• Packaged systems available
• Self-Venting Design eliminates vapor lock
• Efficiently Designed Shaft
• Heavy wall thickness
• Sealing arrangement is packing design
• Modular Construction
• Space-saver design

Our Horizontal Split Case Fire Pumps are UL Listed & FM Approved and are in compliance to NFPA 20 Design Requirements. The fire Pumps come in a wide range of Flows and pressures ranging from 150 psi to 2000 psi. All SFFECO Split Case Pumps pass through rigorous Hydrostatic & Performance test, as required by global standards. These Fire pumps are available in Electric Motor & Diesel Engine Driven configurations.

FIRE PUMP FEATURES

• Horizontal Split for easy access.
• Dynamically Balanced double suction impellers extend bearing life and ensure smooth operation.
• Casing with Thru-Bore allowing Easy Removal of the entire rotating assembly, including both stuffing boxes, and the entire bearing housing assembly.
• Volute Type Casing with double suction provides suction and discharge nozzles cast integral with the lower half of the casing.
• Both the Inboard & Outboard Bearing can be completely replaced without disturbing any other part of the rotating assembly, due to the Cartridge bearing arrangement.
• Suction & Discharge Gauges with shut-off cocks.
• Renewable casing wear rings, for Easy Maintenance and proper running clearances.
• Casing Wear Rings allow smooth transfer of fluid into impeller eye, increasing efficiency & lowering NPSH.
• Lower Initial Cost
• Rugged Construction
• Liberal water passages
• Efficient Operations
• Grease Lubrication
• Heavy wall thickness to provide for generous corrosion allowance and high working pressures.
• Heavy Dury outboard bearing fixed rigidly in housing to take end thrust load.
• Lip Seals for both bearings protects the bearing housing from contaminants
• Suction & Discharge connections placed in lower half, allows removal or inspection of upper half and rotating assembly without disturbing piping or driver.

FEATURES

• Dynamically Balanced Impeller extends bearing life and ensures smoother operation.
• Foot Supported Casing eliminates need to support casing when bearing assembly is removed.
• Top Centerline Discharge transmits residual pipe strain to feet of casing and eliminates the need for left-handed or right-handed casings and impellers.
• Simpler Installation & Piping Layout via top Centerline discharge with base supported casing .
• Frame-mounted design.
• Back Pullout Design supplied with spacer coupling ensures easy pump maintenance without Dismantling.
• Self-Venting Design eliminates vapor lock and the need for automatic air release valve.
• Efficiently Designed Shaft to minimize shaft deflection at the stuffing box.
• Small Footprint ideal for retrofit.
• Heavy Wall Thickness to provide for generous corrosion allowance.
• Heavy Duty with integral flush line for packing lubrication.
• Lip Seals on each bearing housing cap to keep out contaminants.
• Back Pump Out Vanes prohibiting material from building up behind impeller.