The feature of Fire Pumps with Detachable Body is that the part of the pump that houses the impeller can be lifted and intervened in. This type of pumps have double bearings and can handle intense vibration. Their bodies are usually designed to withstand high pressure values. Due to their durability, they can work at very large water flows.

In this type of pumps, the water inlet to the impeller is made from two separate places, so they are called “double suction”. If the water inlet to the pump is unstable, a hydraulic imbalance may occur and damage the pump shaft. For this reason, NFPA-20 has introduced rules on the length of the pipe in the suction part of Double Suction Fire Pumps with Detachable Body.

Pumps with Detachable Bodies are connected to the engine by coupling or axle. This means that if they are installed horizontally, they will take up a lot of space. Although they are more costly than other fire pumps, they are easier to maintain due to the fact that the housing can be separated, which means that they will last longer.