Suction Plumbing Kit

Easily equip your water truck for suction loading with our Suction Plumbing Kit, ideal for creek fills or other external water sources. Designed for durability and efficient operation, this kit streamlines the process of transferring water directly to your tank. Please note, the extension pipe is not included and may be required depending on your setup. A must-have for water truck operators needing reliable and quick water access in the field.

Ensure enough water remains in the tank to flood the pump volute and fill hose. If insufficient, install a Hand Primer to draw water into the pump.

Setup & Operation:

1. Connect & Position: Attach the fill hose to the cam-lock fitting and lower the Foot Valve into the water source.
2. Valve Control:
   • Close the 4″ Butterfly Valve between the tank supply and pump suction.
   • Open the 3″ Butterfly Valve between the pump and fill hose, and the 3″ Butterfly Valve between the discharge side of the pump and tank return.
3. Engage Pump: Run at 2000 RPM. If water doesn’t flow:
   • Close the valve between the pump hose and open the 4” tank supply valve simultaneously.
   • Reverse both valves at the same time to create momentum and initiate tank filling.
4. Troubleshooting: If the system won’t prime, check:
   • Valve positions
   • Pump obstructions
   • Pump shaft integrity
   • Airtight hose connections
   • Foot Valve/Strainer blockages

Suction Lift with Hand Primer:

1. Close the airtight valve on the discharge side of the primer.
2. Open the hand primer isolation valve and pump the handle to remove air from the suction line.
3. Once water flows freely, close the hand primer isolation valve and proceed with normal loading.

This efficient, reliable kit simplifies creek fills, ensuring smooth water transfer for your operation.

Kit Components:

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