New Line of Pumps
A new line of centrifugal pumps, to be mounted “'midship” on fire apparatus, has been announced by the American Steam Pump Company, Battle Creek. Mich. These pumps, type UM, are made in both 500 and 600-gallon capacities, with ratings based on pumping from suction in accordance with Underwriters' requirements.
They are single stage pumps. The pump impeller is cast Government Bronze, machined and tested for balance. The pump is controlled by a lever operated sliding gear clutch. The clutch starts and stops the pump easily. The lever is located in front of the driver's scat. A small 75 g.p.m. rotary pump provides automatic priming, and this pump operates independently of the main pump, being driven by a transmission power take-off. This may also he used as a booster pump.
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