Learn how to burp draft to secure consistent water flow on the rural fireground. Step-by-step guide, equipment, and tips for smooth operations.
Learn how to assess and use shallow sources for firefighting water supply operations. Master drafting from shallow streams and boost water flow with damming techniques.
Learn drafting with multiple intakes to increase water flow in rural firefighting operations. Maximize pump performance and manage friction loss effectively.
On the fire ground, firefighters use a lot of different equipment to move and control water. One vital piece of their water flow equipment is the different types of valves they use. If you’ve heard firefighters talk about a siamese, gated wye, manifold, or water thief, you might have wondered what they are and what […]
Our Jumbo Low Profile Ball Intake Valve is a great option for fire departments searching for a high-capacity intake valve. Large Flow Capacity The Jumbo Low Profile Ball Intake Valve has a 5.25” waterway which gives you high flow with minimal friction loss whether you are operating from a draft or pressurized water source. Swivel […]
When you are considering a new intake valve, you may be tempted to choose based on the price alone. This may mean you choose a smaller waterway or a different style of valve than we would typically recommend. Generally, we recommend choosing your intake valve based on the criteria in this article. However, we recognize […]
When you want to understand how much water your pump can move, it’s important to have a solid understanding of what a pump rating actually is and how it’s determined. Let’s dive in. Pump Rating Conditions One really important thing to understand about pump ratings is that they are determined under very specific conditions. […]
When choosing an intake valve for your department, you want to do it right and select the best for your needs. So, are you considering all the variables you need to? We’ve compiled a list of the five most common mistakes we see departments make when they choose one of our Ball Intake Valves. This […]
Is your intake valve optimized for your drafting operations? To get the most out of your drafting ops, your intake valve needs to have the largest waterway available resulting in the highest flow rate possible with the least amount of friction loss. You are already pulling the water up from the source through the hard […]
When you’re evaluating intake valves, you will need to decide if you want or need a straight intake valve or one with an elbow. Making this decision could depend on your department's preferences, the size of your pump panel, or the sources your department depends on for water supply. This article dives into a few […]
Are you selecting a new intake valve for your apparatus? Are you wondering how to narrow down your choices? An intake valve is an important part of your firefighting operation, and one you want to be sure is optimized for your department. If you are considering intake valves and trying to make the best choice […]
Have you ever wondered about the differences in types of intake valves? Ball intake valves (BIVs), piston intake valves, butterfly/wafer style intake valves – what does it all mean? What are the differences in how they work? In this article we’re going to talk about the purpose of an intake valve and walk you through […]
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