Jockey Pump

Jockey Pump for Water Supply Equipment

A Jockey Pump is a pressure-maintenance component within a configured fire water system. It is coordinated with the main fire pump arrangement, pressure controls, distribution pipework and water source so the designed system can manage small pressure changes without treating the jockey pump as the primary fire water delivery pump.

The product name does not establish pump type, flow, head, pressure setpoints, motor power, voltage, speed, connection size or control sequence. These values must come from the hydraulic design and approved equipment schedule. The jockey pump must be evaluated as part of the complete pump set and control philosophy.

Key Features and System Role

• Supports the project-defined pressure-maintenance function within the fire water network.
• Coordinates with pressure sensing, pump controls and the main fire pump operating arrangement.
• Allows pump and motor data to be matched to the required maintenance duty and utility supply.
• Provides an accessible compact equipment point for operational checks and routine maintenance.

Typical Applications

Jockey Pumps are commonly coordinated with fire pump sets serving hose reel networks and other fire water systems. Their location, operating sequence and relationship to the main pump or pumps depend on the approved design. They should not be treated as a substitute for the specified main fire pump duty.

Specification and Project Coordination

Confirm maintenance duty, pump curve, motor data, supply requirements, suction and discharge connections, pressure control range, start and stop logic, base or mounting arrangement and compatible instruments. Review the control panel and sensing points together. No setpoint, power, rating, material or certification is claimed without documented product data.

Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

Install with aligned piping, suitable support and clear service access. Verify rotation, controls, sensing connections and the approved operating sequence during commissioning. Routine checks should review leakage, unusual noise or vibration, control response, connection condition, records of operation and any modification that changes the pressure-maintenance arrangement.

Explore Water Supply Equipment

For supply support and project coordination, contact AJ Safety Solutions. Review the complete Water Supply Equipment range and coordinate this product with related gauges and instruments where required by the approved system design.

Reference Standards

Project teams may consult NFPA 14 for the applicable standpipe and hose system framework and NFPA 25 for inspection, testing and maintenance context. The project specification and authority having jurisdiction determine the applicable requirements.