Your trusty old fire pump s packing has failed.
Fire pump packing gland replacement.
Reduce leakage gradually by tightening gland nuts slowly until leakage reaches acceptable level.
Replacing fire pump packing and gland halves can cost between 2 000 3 000.
Complete unit to match motor and piping.
Items such as the packing and gland halves require replacement if the fire pump isn t run for a long time.
The packing gland should be placed on top of the packing.
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If leakage stops abruptly back off the gland and readjust to prevent packing from overheating.
Fortunately you ve found your way to this page where we ll be happy to guide you through the repair.
We also offer kits from patterson and fair banks please contact us with your pump information for purchasing.
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.
Adjust the followers one flat or of a turn every 30 minutes or until the leakage is controlled.
This can cost between 2 000 3 000.
Repacking and regular maintenance is import for protecting your building as well as preventing expensive repairs later.
On average the annual cost for fire pump churn testing is 1 200 for electric and 7 800 for diesel pumps.
Start pump and tighten gland nuts allowing liberal leakage.
We have over 50 years combined experience in the fire pump sales and service industry and we can help you with whatever service need you may have.
We can do more than that too if you need our help.
It s shocking to see the true cost of a fire pump replacement or repair.
Please provide the pump s model number and serial number when ordering repair kits.
On average the annual cost for fire pump churn tests is 1 200 for electric and 7 800 for diesel pumps.
Tighten down the followers.
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Items such as the packing and gland halves require replacement if the fire pump isn t run for a long time.
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See the last paragraph most packing if properly maintained during the pump s operation should last around.
If you run into issues with making a packing gland adjustment or you re looking for a packing replacement don t hesitate to call the experts here at steven brown associates.
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