Fire Pump Packing Glands

Adjust the followers one flat or of a turn every 30 minutes or until the leakage is controlled.

Fire pump packing glands.

Packing adjustment will be more frequent at first. We also offer kits from patterson and fair banks please contact us with your pump information for purchasing. Repacking and regular maintenance is import for protecting your building as well as preventing expensive repairs later. If you have any questions about replacing fire pump packing or would prefer we perform the service for you simply pick up the phone and call us at 302 652 4722.

The amount of leakage is controlled by the packing gland d. After the gland packing has been inserted in the pumps both reciprocating and rotary the pump must be allowed to run with a moderate leakage for ten minutes and after that start tightening the nuts one turn every five minutes. Tighten down the followers. These pumps have continuous dripping from the packing gland even when the pump is not running.

During normal operation of the fire pump the excess water will drip from the pump. Feel the packing gland be careful of the rotating shaft to see if the packing gland is too hot or uneven which will result in damage to the pump shaft. Keep monitoring the temperature of the gland and if it is getting too hot slacken the same amount. But as the pump and packing start to set in you can expect a couple years of consistent and reliable service.

Posted in fire pumps general information and tagged extend pump service life packing gland adjustments on april 8 2016 by admin.