One screen for pump panel decisions.
A cleaner landing page for working engineers: calculate PDP, check water supply, estimate tank time, troubleshoot pressure problems, and open common setup tools fast.
Engineer quick board
This page is designed to be the practical dashboard linked from the homepage and phone site.
Pump Pressure
Build hose/nozzle layouts and calculate pump discharge pressure.
Open → TankTank Water Timer
Estimate how long tank water lasts at the current flow.
Open → SupplyWater Supply
Compare needed fire flow with hydrant, relay, tender, and tank options.
Open → FixTroubleshooting
Work through low pressure, cavitation, weak intake, and foam problems.
Open → RuralDrafting
Drafting setup checks, lift reminders, and common failure points.
Open → FoamFoam Eductor
Correct eductor-inlet pressure logic and foam concentrate use.
Open → SetupPreconnects
Create quick pump settings for common apparatus line layouts.
Open → DailyCheckoff
Apparatus, pump, foam, lighting, tools, and hose check list.
Open →Quick tank time
Use this mini check for a fast ballpark. Open the full tank duration tool for more detail.
Training reminder: tank water disappears fast. Establish supply early.
Engineer mental model
- Start at the nozzle and work back to the pump.
- Watch intake pressure and signs of cavitation.
- Use your department default pressures and pump chart.
- Do not add the same appliance or elevation loss twice.
Engineer mistakes to train out
These are good discussion points for company drills and academy review.
Wrong starting point
Students often start at the pump instead of starting with the nozzle pressure and working back.
Ignoring intake
Increasing throttle without watching intake pressure can mask a weak supply or create cavitation.
Eductor underpumped
A foam eductor usually needs its required inlet pressure before the eductor. A low PDP will not make foam correctly.