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Hove man High Volume pump call signs Mike 84 just appliance by self or papa 37 appliance all
A High Volume Pump (HVP) appliance consists of a Prime Mover (chassis, cab and hook-lift) and two de-mountable containers. The first container holds the de-mountable HVP known as a Hydrosub and one kilometre of 150mm hose. The second container holds a further two kilometres of 150mm hose. The Hydrosub is a hydraulically powered unit that can deliver a flow of up to 7,000 litres of water per minute and can pump up to a head of 60 metres. The appliance is for flooding and firefighting incidents
Thanks to hove firefighters for the help today
Hove man High Volume pump call signs Mike 84 just appliance by self or papa 37 appliance all
A High Volume Pump (HVP) appliance consists of a Prime Mover (chassis, cab and hook-lift) and two de-mountable containers. The first container holds the de-mountable HVP known as a Hydrosub and one kilometre of 150mm hose. The second container holds a further two kilometres of 150mm hose. The Hydrosub is a hydraulically powered unit that can deliver a flow of up to 7,000 litres of water per minute and can pump up to a head of 60 metres. The appliance is for flooding and firefighting incidents
Thanks to hove firefighters for the help today
MAN
www.romar.org.uk/page72hivolpumps.html
The actual pump is connectd to the hydraulic powerpack by up to 60 metres of hydraulic hose and may be floated on the water source.
Added by Barry on 19 January 2008.