BEARSPAW PROTECTAPUMP (SEPARATORS)

Description

Introducing SEPARATORS® : The “Mobile” Dry Hydrant that multiplies your water sources instantly. Pump carefree from any rural or wildland water source. Shallow or deep, weeds or sand, it’s all okay! Separators conquer the drafting challenges of rural water sources. Making it effective and efficient to get water on the fire faster. Separators are placed directly on the bottom of the water source, eliminating the need for suspension or floatation. Bearspaw patented technology neutralizes the effects of weeds, sand, pebbles, and debris, ensuring a continuous flow of water without damaging your pump. No more “babysitting” strainers or dealing with pump downtime. Just place near the shore, pump, and proceed.

KEY FEATURES

• Works in just 4″ (10 cm) of water – creeks, ponds, or oceans (eco-friendly)
• Eliminated plugged nozzles and pump damage by sand, debris, vortex, and weeds.
• Finally draft water where and when you need it, near to the fire – saves refill times with fast setup, reliable water flows.
• Bonus: perfect for dewatering flooded basements, carparks, excavations, etc.

WHY ARE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS SWITCHING TO SEPARATORS?

• No limitation in accessing all natural water sources: Truly a “mobile dry hydrant with unmatched shallow water performance, meaning more drafting choices, including dewatering.
• Cost savings: Prevent costly pump repairs normally caused by cavitation and ingesting solids, while extending pump lifespan and reliability.
• Reduces critical tanker refill and delivery times: Multiplies usable rural water sources including those closest to the fire scene, even if it’s shallow. Every minute counts.
• Eco-Friendly: No impact on aquatic life or habitats.

SEPARATORS® VS STRAINERS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

• Simple answer: Separators utilise modern (patented) separation technology, while strainers use centuries-old strainer technology.
• Separation technology: Physically separates solids – specifically the pebbles, sand, and sediment from the water, then instantly returns them to the environment, while at the same time sends clean (solids free) water through the pump.
• Strainer technology: It’s controlled only by the size of the mesh/perforations.
• Strainer flow facts: The smaller the strainer openings, the more restrictive the flow capability becomes. So, to achieve the high volume required for fire drafting, the strainers must have larger openings, meaning more solids passing through it to the pumps, tanks, and nozzles.