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.
Fire pump packing gland replacement.
Items such as the packing and gland halves require replacement if the fire pump isn t run for a long time.
Complete unit to match motor and piping.
See the last paragraph most packing if properly maintained during the pump s operation should last around.
Reduce leakage gradually by tightening gland nuts slowly until leakage reaches acceptable level.
The packing gland should be placed on top of the packing.
If leakage stops abruptly back off the gland and readjust to prevent packing from overheating.
Adjust the followers one flat or of a turn every 30 minutes or until the leakage is controlled.
Adjust packing pumps take up gland nuts until finger tight.
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Replacing fire pump packing and gland halves can cost between 2 000 3 000.
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Fortunately you ve found your way to this page where we ll be happy to guide you through the repair.
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.
On average the annual cost for fire pump churn testing is 1 200 for electric and 7 800 for diesel pumps.
Please provide the pump s model number and serial number when ordering repair kits.
Repacking and regular maintenance is import for protecting your building as well as preventing expensive repairs later.
Replacing the pump packings in a waterous pump and adjusting packings.
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.
It s shocking to see the true cost of a fire pump replacement or repair.
Start pump and tighten gland nuts allowing liberal leakage.
We also offer kits from patterson and fair banks please contact us with your pump information for purchasing.
Annual fire pump churn test.
Tighten down the followers.
This can cost between 2 000 3 000.
Replacement fire pump jockey pump controllers.
Your trusty old fire pump s packing has failed.
Since a fire pump.