Jockey pumps play a critical role in maintaining the pressure within a fire protection system. These pumps continuously monitor and maintain the pressure in the system, ensuring that it stays within a specific range. By doing so, they prevent the main fire pump from turning on unnecessarily. This is important for water conservation in fire protection systems for several reasons:

In a fire protection system, the jockey pump works in conjunction with other components such as main fire pumps, water storage tanks, piping, valves, and sprinkler heads. The jockey pump helps to maintain pressure in the system during normal operation and ensures that water is delivered quickly and effectively to the sprinkler heads or other fire suppression devices when needed.

A typical jockey pump system consists of the jockey pump itself, a pressure sensing device (such as a pressure switch or transducer), a controller or starter panel, piping, valves, and electrical connections. The pressure sensing device monitors the pressure in the system, while the controller or starter panel activates the pump as needed to maintain the desired pressure.

Yes, there are several special considerations to keep in mind when installing a jockey pump:

Jockey pumps are used in fire protection systems to maintain pressure in the system when the main fire pump is not operating. There are several types of jockey pumps available, each with its own characteristics and applications:

Yes, jockey pumps can be used in various applications beyond fire protection systems. Here are some common applications where jockey pumps are utilized: