Have you ever stood on a septic tank installation site and watched an incredible machine deliver concrete to seemingly impossible locations? These machines are concrete pump trucks, and they’re engineering marvels that have revolutionized commercial construction. These trucks can pump concrete over, under, high up, down below, and far away from the concrete mixer truck. So, how do they do it?

Understanding Pump Truck Capacity

Fire departments utilize pumper trucks for many different tasks, including structural and wildland fire suppression. The specific needs of each situation require varying water tank sizes, pump performance, and hose configurations. Choosing the right truck spec will allow your department to respond quickly and effectively to every call.

Water pumps are typically sized to flow at or near their rated capacity. However, most fire departments rarely use their pumpers at rated capacity. In fact, most handline flows are less than a pumper’s rated capacity.

One of the biggest factors determining a pump’s sizing is head – or net positive suction head (NPSH). To calculate NPSH, subtract the maximum pressure from the maximum head generated by the pump, and divide by 2. This will give you the average sizing for the pump.

Other important factors include discharge pipe size, and the desired flow rate of the pump. When determining the appropriate pump for a job, make sure to gather all the project information necessary to accurately estimate the required head and flow rate. If you have any questions about sizing a pump, please reach out to a Luton representative or your local sales rep for assistance.

Martins Pumping Service LLC
11865 Harry Byrd Hwy, Berryville, VA 22611, United States
540-667-4038