API releases lightweight seawater firefighter

The lightweight (39kgs) 2” seamaster by Aussie Pumps. It is diesel powered and is an ideal fire fighter.

By Warwick Lorenz
A 2” version of the Aussie Seamaster diesel powered seawater pump has been released by Australian Pump Industries. Designed specifically for military applications, the pump offers flow of up to 720 litres per minute and heads to 35 metres. It has a range of optional impellers that provide it with various flow/pressure characteristic making it ideal for jobs varying from salt water fire fighting to salvage or bilge pump out.

The Aussie Seamaster is manufactured from 30% glass filled polyester with the result that it is impervious to salt water. An added bonus is the fact that the injection moulded major components provide first class efficiency with performance characteristics totally consistent throughout the product range. The pump will self prime easily and has a vertical lift of 6.6 metres.

Powered by a Yanmar L48, 4.8HP air cooled heavy duty industrial engine, the machine makes a neat, compact package weighing in at 39 kgs. It can be easily carried by two men. That ease of portability makes it ideal for emergency fire fighting at sea.

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