Improperly sized pump perhaps?

Craig L. Prahl, CET   
Fire Protection Group Lead
CH2MHILL
Lockwood Greene
1500 International Drive
Spartanburg, SCĀ  29304-0491
Direct - 864.599.4102
Fax - 864.599.8439
CH2MHILL Extension  74102
craig.pr...@ch2m.com


> I did a test on a 150 gpm at 70 psi vertical inline pump (Aurora) this 
> morning. When I opened the 2-1/2" hose valve completely, it was 
> flowing at
> 355 gpm (net 26 psi). I was surprised that I could flow that much 
> water. Is this common for smaller pumps? I've never tested a pump this small 
> before.
>
> Todd G Williams, PE
> Fire Protection Design/Consulting
> Stonington, CT
> www.fpdc.com
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