Understanding the Capacities of The Mark 3 Pump – Updated 2024

Learn how to read and understand the capacities of the mark 3 pump via the pump curve for use on wildland fires. Topics covering Head Pressure definitions, and how it is actually determined. Learn the Calculations for Friction Loss, Pump Pressures and how to determine the number of pumps needed as well as the pump spacing calculations.

A Mark 3 pump cheat sheet is also provided Both XPS and PDF with this purchase to help make calculating easier as well as provide the hose lay designer with a structured means of achieving their goal.