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Applications

Fire Pump Testing

General The Hose Monster re pump test system


Fire pumps provide water supply to sprinkler systems where the The Hose Monster will make your job of testing pumps safe,
water supply pressure is too low or nonexistent. The eld acceptance simple and accurate. Because of the unique patented thrust-
test is conducted on newly installed pumps and demonstrates canceling design of the Hose Monster, tests can be conducted
that all the re pump unit components perform according to on an established lawn or a gravel surface without causing damage.
manufacturers specications as well as proving that the water The Hose Monster is FM Approved for ow-rate accuracy and is
supply is adequate. Pump performance can deteriorate over time or the professional way to perform re pump tests.
be affected by impairments to water supplies. The annual re pump
What equipment do I need?
ow tests can identify these problems and ensure that the re pump
operates when needed. 1. Little Hose Monster (HML) Built-in stacking grooves
enable easy stacking of multiple units. Use one Little Hose
How often do I test a re pump? Monster per owing hose line.
According to NFPA, re pumps are ow tested after initial 2. Pitotless Nozzle (PN1, PN1.125, PN1.75, PN2) Consider
installation according to the eld acceptance test procedure the minimum and maximum ow-rates that are required to
(NFPA 20, 14.2, 2010). Thereafter, the annual re pump test measure. Use one Pitotless Nozzle per owing hose line.
is performed (NFPA 25, 8.3.3, 2008).
3. Test Hose (H2H.25, H2H.50) Hoses for pump testing are
Where do I nd more information on re pumps? commonly 212" x 25' or 50' long. Length is determined by job
conditions, such as needing a safe place to ow water with
s NFPA 20 Installation of pumps, eld acceptance test,
sufcient drainage.
hose valves
4. Monster Tester (HMMT) Enables multiple pressure
s NFPA 25 Maintenance of pumps, annual tests readings from one gauge and the ability to make ow
adjustments back at the test header with one person conducting
the test. Use one unit per pump test setup. Measures up to
seven ow readings.

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Applications

Fire Pump Testing (continued)


Also consider:
10. Stream Shaper (SS1) Use to prevent hose burn.

11. 45 or 30 Test Header Elbow (EL452HNH, EL302HNH)


Re-angles the hose from the test header to minimize kinks
and hose burn.

12. Spanner Wrench (WSPA101, WSPA104) For attaching


the hose to the test header or a 212" Hose Monster.
WSPA104 is used for attaching the 212" Hose Monster
to a Pitotless Nozzle.

13. Gauge Calibration (GCC2H, GCC4) We offer gauge-


calibration service, including a NIST certicate for new and
used gauges. NFPA recommends test gauges be calibrated
within 12 months prior to the test.

14. Clamp-on Ammeter Measures pump Amperes.

15. Tachometer Measures pump RPM.


5. Discharge Flow-Rate Gauge (GK100D4, GK60D4) 0.5%
accuracy rated 60-psi or 100-psi gauges with a 4" dial are How many hoses and which size nozzles
common. Anticipate expected ow ranges using our ow
will be needed?
charts so readings are in the middle third of the dial. If using a
Monster Tester, only one ow gauge is needed. If not using Plan for 500 GPM per hose. This assumes 134"
the Monster Tester, one gauge per owing hose line is needed. nozzles and hoses 212" x 25' or 50' long.

6. Case (CASE520, CASE720, CASE920) For storing and Example:


protecting pressure gauges and Pitotless Nozzle units. Use one
1000-GPM rated pump
case of a specied size. Stabilizer (STK) A Stabilizer provides a
wide base for stacks of two or three Little Hose Monster units 150% = 1500 GPM
to prevent them from tipping over. It includes Tie Downs to 1500 GPM/500 GPM per hose = 3 hoses
secure units together. Use one Stabilizer for each stack of Little
Hose Monsters. As an additional service to our customers, we created an online
interactive Pump Test Hose Calculator. It determines how many
7. Stabilizer (STK) A Stabilizer provides a wide base for stacks hoses would be required based on pump rated capacity, discharge
of two or three Little Hose Monster units to prevent them from pressure, water supply, test header elevation, hose diameter/length
tipping over. It includes Tie Downs to secure units together. Use and nozzle size. All these variables can be changed to instantly
one Stabilizer for each stack of Little Hose Monsters.
see the effect on quantity of hose lines required. Check it out:
8. Pump Discharge Gauge (GK200D4, GK300D4, GK600D4) www.hosemonster.com/pumptestcalc.html.
A 200- or 300-psi pressure gauge with a 4" dial is common.
According to NFPA 20, 4.10.1.2, The dial should be at least
200 psi and be capable of indicating pressure to at least twice
the rated working pressure of the pump. Use one gauge.

9. Pump Suction Gauge (GK30-160, GK30-200) According


to NFPA 20 4.10.1, If the minimum pump suction pressure is
below 20 psi at any ow condition, the suction gauge shall be
a compound pressure and vacuum gauge. A compound gauge
that reads from 30 Hg to 160 psi or 200 psi with a 4" dial is
common. Use one gauge.

Note: A 2" Hose Monster with Built-in Pitot can be used


in place of the Little Hose Monster for pump testing, but you will
need FM Nozzle Inserts and Stackers instead of Pitotless Nozzle
units and Stabilizers.

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