WATERAX BB-4-18V High-Pressure Fire Pump
With an 18 HP Briggs & Stratton engine, vertical-drive unit, FastWire cable with 8-pin connector, and remote-mount control panel, the BB-4-18V is designed for vehicle mounting. The WATERAX BB-4-18V pump combines a dependable high-performance 4-stage pump end with a powerful Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke 18 HP engine to produce pressures up to 440 PSI (30.3 BAR) and flow rates up to 104 GPM (394 l./min.). It is powerful enough to serve as a source pump for tandem and parallel pumping, and it is also ideal for direct attack firefighting, remote watering, and sprinkler systems. It is also a popular choice for 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
- EPA Certified
- Fastwire: 3 ft. CTRL Cable with 8 pin connector
- Base Mount with Industrial Isolators
- Drive Unit: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1
- Primer: Honda 3 ft. CTRL Cable with 8 pin connector (FWC-H1-3)
- Muffler: Dual low tone
- Weight: 153 lbs.
Flow Rate at Specified Pressure
- Maximum Pressure: 440 PSI
- Free flow: 104 US gal./min.
- Maximum Head: 1,016 ft.
Performance
- 100 GPM @ 150 PSI
- 83 GPM @ 250 PSI
- 50 GPM @ 350 PSI
Engine
- Model and Type: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV
- Maximum Power: 18 hp (13.4 kW) @ 4,000 RPM
- Maximum Torque: 26.9 lb. ft. (36.5 Nm) @ 2,800 RPM
- Starting Power: Recoil start with 12 VDC electric start option
Pump End
- Type: Detachable 4-Stage Centrifugal Pump
- Intake: 2 in. Male NPSH
- Discharge: 1.5 in. Male NPSH
