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EPG Help Extinguish Flames in Remote Locations

Engineered Products Group (EPG) have recently modified an existing Fire Fighting Pump in order to provide people with the capability to extinguish fires in remote locations. This new product is ideal for isolated areas, including areas within marinas, farms and other large properties. Additionally, one person can easily handle the pump.

Rodger Buskens of Como Marina approached EPG in March 2005 requesting a fire fighting product that would enable them to extinguish fires in remote locations, for example at the end of a wharf. Portability of the unit in the event of an emergency was an essential requirement of the product, as was the capability for it to be handled by one person. Hence the request of a Fire Fighting Pump on wheels. After a significant amount of research it was discovered that this type of product was extremely difficult to locate in Australia. EPG therefore set about modifying an existing product to meet the Marina's needs!

EPG successfully produced a Fire Fighting Pump mounted on a heavy-duty steel mobile frame with wheels and a choice of hose kits. The frame and wheels ensured it was portable and sturdy. The hose kits are ready to fit straight onto the fire fighter, while the suction hose can be placed directly into the nearest water source, ensuring it is easy to use. The pump is also lightweight - so anyone can use it.

Rodger Busking, Como Marina Manager has said that the EPG Fire Fighting Pump has provided him with peace of mind - he is now confident that both he and his staff can reach a fire single handedly and immediately. This new product also provides the Marina with the capability to access an area that would normally be out of reach by conventional fire fighting methods.

Features of the Fire Fighting Pump include -

Cast iron volute
One piece closed alloy impeller
3 way discharge for fire fighting
Honda GX160 (5.5HP) Engine

The Fire Fighting Pump is available with 3 hose kit options, depending on the customer's individual needs -

6 Metre suction, 20 Metre discharge
6 Metre suction, 2 x 10 Metre discharge
4 Metre suction, 6 Metre discharge

All hose kits have couplings, nozzles and suction filters.

As an added bonus the Fire Fighting Pump can also be used as a bilge pump.

Engineered Products Group (EPG) is an Australian owned distribution company with five branches Australia-wide. EPG operate 4 divisions - Pump, Fluid Power, Transmission,

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