Pump Barrels/Cans
Suction Barrels
Suction Barrels are closed-bottom cans that draw water in from a suction nozzle on the barrel’s body or a suction flange on the pump head (T head design) and then discharge through a flange on the pump head. The pump is mounted to a plate at the top of the barrel with bolts and various gasket configurations. The bottom of the barrel is sealed, and the depth below the suction nozzle provides additional head for the pump. Flow straightening vanes are recommended when the flow exceeds 3,000 GPM.
Discharge Barrels
Discharge Barrels are open-bottom cans designed for a wet pit application. The pump seats against a tapered ring, reducing cylinder or anti-rotation plates at the bottom end of the barrel. A bolted cover with mounting provisions for power and control cables seals the top of the barrel. Water is drawn from the bottom and discharged through a side nozzle or dispensing trough. Anchor points may be necessary at the bottom of the barrel to provide stability. Larger units may be connected to a Formed Suction Inlet (FSI).