Hidrostal / Betsy 300XXL GG
dry self-priming, solids handling diesel engine pump unit
S02010 / 0
Operating conditions
| Liquid | water |
| Capacity max | 1800 m³ at 1850 rpm |
| Head max | 29 m at 1850 rpm |
Technical data
| Discharge connection | flange PN10, DN 300 |
| Suction connection | flange PN10, DN 300 |
| Weight | 5990 kg |
| Solids handling | Ø 150 mm |
Drive
| Engine | diesel engine |
| Make / model | Caterpillar / C4.4 ACERT |
| Motorpower / rpm | 90 kW x 1850 rpm |
| Power consumption / rpm standard | 70 kW x 1850 rpm |
| Fuel tank | 700 liter |
Features
- clog-resistant and wear-resistant centrifugal screw impeller
- can handle large quantities of air, up to 100 m³/hour.
- large free passage
- automatic level switching (engine start and stop level control)
- double shaft seal submerged in an oil bath guarantees extended shaft seal life (SiC/SiC - SiC/tungsten)
- patented Eekels electronic vacuum system
- fuel consumption is 50% lower than conventional wastewater pumps
- very low noise level
- capable of pumping viscous liquids containing solids
- large pump capacity combined with low engine power
- the pump set primes very quickly even at very high suction lifts of as much as 8.5 metres
Main applications
- emergency pump unit for fire service, water board and water purification
- pumping bentonite and sludge
- pumping out sewage pits and cellars
- pumping out excavation pits and trenches
- pumping out surface water
Notes
- fuel tank is built into an anti-pollution container with built-in oilseparator
- casing doors can be locked
- hand pump for emptying the drip tray and motor oil is fittedinside the canopy
Related projects
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Water board tests emergency pumps in practice
As part of a practical test, last March five new Betsy 300 XXL emergency pumps belonging to the Roer and Overmaas water board were...