06/25/2026
TurboDraft
™
WATER EDUCTOR FOR FIRE FIGHTING
Distant Water Source Situation1,2,3
for 5” Unit
Pump
Length of Lift Discharge Base Line
5” Hose Pressure Fire Flow1,2
50 10 165 psig 670 GPM
20 165 psig 470 GPM
100 10 170 psig 570 GPM
20 170 psig 400 GPM
150 10 175 psig 480 GPM
20 175 psig 325 GPM
200 10 180 psig 440 GPM
20 180 psig 280 GPM
Values listed reflect the minimum available flow rate in gallons per minute.
NOTE: Using 6” large diameter hose line can increase usable flow by
decreasing line friction loss.
1,2,3
See back cover for details.
TAP WATER SOURCES IN REMOTE LOCATIONS
Rural fire departments need creative solutions to use
water sources that are not accessible using typical drafting
techniques. Schutte & Koerting’s TurboDraft Fire Eductor allows
fire departments to tap into water supplies like lakes, ponds,
streams, and rivers, etc. at a distance of up to 200' or more. Usable
fire flows of 670 gpm or more may be achieved dependent upon
hose layout and elevation change.
TURBODRAFT SETUP
Weighing only 47 lbs., the 5-inch TurboDraft Fire Eductor can easily
be put into service with minimal personnel. Setup is quick and
simple utilizing standard fire service hose lines. Once the 21
⁄2" feed
line and 5" LDH return line are connected, the TurboDraft is
deployed into the static source. (See Figure 1)
TURBODRAFT OPERATION
Once the TurboDraft Fire Eductor has been deployed it can be
quickly placed into service. The inlet suction valve of the pumping
engine is left closed and its air bleeder is opened. The 21
⁄2" line is
charged using water from the onboard water tank. The force of this
flow combined with TurboDraft eductor technology creates a
suction that draws water from the static source. As this happens,
the large diameter hose (LDH) is charged back to the pump suction
valve. After the air is bled from the LDH, the bleeder valve is closed
and the intake valve is opened. At this point the water supply has
been established. 200 gpm is re-circulated through the pump to
maintain a continuous flow without the need of the onboard water
tank. The balance of the “drafted” water is now available to supply
hand lines, hose lays, or to fill tanker/tender operations. Usable
flows will vary based on elevation and hose friction loss.
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