Follow these two steps.
Fire pump packing leaking.
During the break in period adjustments should be made gradually one flat at a time allowing 5 to 10 minutes between adjustments.
More water is brought to the packing than can be absorbed.
At the beginning of the pump operation loosen the gland nuts and allow the packing boxes to leak liberally.
Adjust the followers one flat or of a turn every 30 minutes or until the leakage is controlled.
For most braided pump packing liquid leakage is absolutely necessary to provide lubrication and cooling of the sealing surface and ensure the seal s long life.
You ll be confident that your system is ready to operate with real time monitoring and the added benefit of alerts and alarms notifications that you can configure.
But as the pump and packing start to set in you can expect a couple years of consistent and reliable service.
When adjusting pump packing the goal is to arrive at the lowest acceptable leak rate while maintaining thermal equilibrium.
When compression packing fails the consequences can be devastating.
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Packing adjustment will be more frequent at first.
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.
Our blog today looks at the proper procedures for packing gland adjustments which will help extend the service life of your fire pump.
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Packing failure can cause pump damage pump failure and unscheduled plant shutdowns not to mention the cleanup effort.
Overtightening is the most common cause of packing failure.
Tighten down the followers.
Remember extra consideration during break in will result in longer packing life.
These pumps have continuous dripping from the packing gland even when the pump is not running.
Start the pump and allow the packing to leak freely at start up.
