TurboDraft™ Fire Eductor - 5.0"

Features

• High‑Flow Performance: Generates flows up to 670 GPM or more for powerful water movement.
• Long‑Distance Water Access: Pulls water from static sources up to 250 ft away, ideal when conventional drafting isn’t possible.
• Versatile Deployment: Effective for tanker/tender fill sites, dewatering, direct fire attack, shallow‑water access, and fire‑ground water management.
• Rural & Remote Ready: Designed for ponds, streams, lakes, pools, and other difficult‑to‑reach static water supplies.
• Reliable Operation: Less susceptible to air leaks and limitations of traditional drafting; higher flow potential when using 6” LDH.
• Durable Construction: Built for demanding fire‑service applications using proven eductor technology.

What Is It?

The TurboDraft™ 5” Fire Eductor is a high‑performance water‑movement device engineered to pull water from distant or difficult‑to‑reach static water sources. Using eductor technology and pump pressure, it provides fire departments with a dependable alternative when hydrants or traditional drafting aren’t feasible.

How Is It Used?

Crews attach a 2.5” supply line and a 5” return line to the eductor, place the unit into the static water source, and charge the line from the pumper. The increased water velocity creates suction, returning a strong flow of water back to the engine. Actual flow performance varies based on hose layout, lift height, and friction loss.

Who Uses It?

• Rural and municipal fire departments
• Wildland and forestry firefighting teams
• Emergency response crews handling remote or low‑infrastructure environments
• Departments needing tanker shuttle fill capabilities, dewatering, contaminated‑liquid transfer, or alternative water‑supply strategies

What Is It Used With?

• Standard 2.5” hose line (motive flow)
• 5” LDH for return flow to the pumper
• Optional 6” LDH for reduced friction loss and higher GPM
• Pumpers rated at 1,000 GPM or higher for ideal performance

Maintenance Information

Users should:

• Inspect couplings, strainers, and housings regularly
• Rinse any debris after use
• Perform periodic flow testing using recognized hose‑length and elevation guidelines
• Ensure hoses and gaskets remain in good condition to maintain airtight operation

Distant Water Source Baseline Flow Performance

• 50 ft hose:
  • 175 psi → approx. 670 GPM
  • 20 ft lift scenario → approx. 470 GPM
• 100 ft hose:
  • 180 psi → approx. 570 GPM
  • 20 ft lift scenario → approx. 400 GPM
• 150 ft hose:
  • 185 psi → approx. 480 GPM
  • 20 ft lift scenario → approx. 325 GPM
• 200 ft hose:
  • 190 psi → approx. 440 GPM
  • 20 ft lift scenario → approx. 280 GPM