WATERAX BB-4-23PXTC High-Pressure Fire Pump
The BB-4®-23PXTC is outfitted with a Briggs & Stratton engine rated at 23 horsepower, a vertical-drive unit, a portable carry frame, an exhaust primer, a fuel tank, and a control panel.
The WATERAX BB-4 -23 pump combines a dependable high-performance 4-stage pump end with a powerful Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke 23 HP engine to produce pressures up to 440 PSI (30.3 BAR) and flow rates up to 106 GPM (401 L/Min). It is strong enough to serve as a source pump for tandem and parallel pumping, and it is also ideal for direct attack firefighting, remote watering, sprinkler systems, and slip-on units.
- Quick release clamp and swappable pump ends for minimal equipment downtime and inventory
- Sealed bearing to eliminate pump end greasing in the field
- Belt drive system for reliable, low maintenance performance
- Aluminium alloy pump components and anodized parts for lighter weight and greater resistance to corrosion
- Comprehensive user and service manuals
- Carry Frame
- Drive Unit: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1
- Exhaust Primer
- Exhaust Primer Muffler
- Fuel Tank: Integral / 1.75 US gals
- Controls: Engine Mount Control Panel
- Discharge Gauge: 0-600 PSI, 2-1/2" dial
- Check Valve Manifold: 1 ½” NPSH
- EPA Certified
- Dimensions: 35" x 22.5" x 20.5"
- Weight: 170 lbs
Flow Rate at Specified Pressure
- Maximum Pressure: 440 PSI
- Free flow: 106 US gals/min
- Maximum Head: 1016 ft.
Performance
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103 GPM (390 lpm) @ 150 PSI (10.3 BAR)
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94 GPM (356 lpm) @ 250 PSI (17.2 BAR)
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65 GPM (246 lpm) @ 350 PSI (24.1 BAR)
Engine
- Model and Type: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV
- Maximum Power: 23 hp (17.2 kW) @ 3600 RPM
- Maximum Torque: 32.75 lb-ft (44.4 Nm) @ 2600 RPM
- Starting System: Recoil start with 12 VDC electric start option
Pump End
- Type: Detachable 4-Stage Centrifugal Pump
- Intake: 2" Male NPSH
- Discharge: 1 ½" Male NPSH
