How to Adjust Fire Pump Packing Glands

If you’re looking for information on how to properly make a packing gland adjustment, you’ve come to the right place! Our blog today looks at the proper procedures for packing gland adjustments which will help extend the service life of your fire pump.

Follow these two steps:

1. At the beginning of the pump operation, loosen the gland nuts and allow the packing boxes to leak liberally.
2. Every 20 minutes, tighten the packing gland nuts, one flat at a time until the leakage has been reduced to about 60 drops per minute.

Please note: This process may require two to three hours.

By following these two steps, you will help lengthen the service life of your pump. Your extreme care is required to successfully reduce leakage below this amount.

If you run into issues with making a packing gland adjustment or you’re looking for a packing replacement, don’t hesitate to call the experts here at Steven Brown & Associates. We have over 50 years combined experience in the fire pump sales and service industry, and we can help you with whatever service need you may have.