The QTAC 75UHP (Ultra-High-Pressure) UHP fire skid unit provides significant fire suppression in a compact, affordable and highly effective package. Utilizing pump technology first developed by the U.S. Air Force, the QTAC 75UHP applies water—or water and A Foam—at 1,200 psi and 6.7 GPM, enabling just over 11 minutes of continuous firefighting on one 75-gallon tank of water.
Like all QTAC models, the 75UHP fire skid unit is built entirely of impact resistant, non-corrosive copolymer material, and uses only the highest quality components. The UHP pump is coupled with a 2.5-gallon foam cell, electric Hannay hose reel and an 8-horsepower, electric start Honda engine.
ADVANTAGES OF UHP
In making a fire equipment purchasing decision, there are many advantages to a UHP pumping system that should be considered.
First, in an ideal setting, most of the water delivered to a flame front would be used to cool the fire environment (one leg of the fire triangle), thereby helping to knock down the fire in the shortest amount of time. Compared to a standard centrifugal pumping system, a UHP pumping system more closely reaches this ideal — water droplets from a UHP pumping system are significantly smaller than droplets produced by a typical centrifugal pumping system. These smaller droplets more readily convert to steam upon reaching the flame front, resulting in a more aggressive transfer of heat out of the fire environment.
Second, UHP systems generally require much less water to suppress a fire than traditional centrifugal pumping systems. In the case of our 75UHP, the maximum flow rate is a miserly 6.7 GPM. This means the 75UHP enables over 11 minutes of flat-out firefighting effort with just 75 gallons of water onboard. In comparison to a traditional high-flow centrifugal pumping system which may discharge 70 – 80 GPM, UHP can also significantly reduce water-related damage caused during firefighting efforts.
Third, with the foam injection system activated, the 75UHP penetrates deep into the fuel source (another leg of the fire triangle), cutting off fuel supply to the fire and leaving a blanket of foam to help prevent re-ignition.
THE 75UHP ADVANTAGE:
- Suppresses a fire using less water
- Light weight, won’t dent or crack
- Low GPM pump is ideal in areas with limited water supply
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THE QTAC 75UHP
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Model: Honda GX270 Series, 4-stroke horizontal shaft, OHV, air cooled gasoline
Maximum Power: 8.5 hp (6.3 KW) @ 3,600 RPM
Maximum Torque: 14.1 lb-ft (19.1 Nm) @ 2,500 RPM
Starting System: Electric / RecoilPUMP
Type: CAT 6.7 GPM triplex, gearbox driven
6.7 GPM (25 lpm) @ 1200 PSI (83 BAR)
FOAM
MTECH 2.5-gallon foam reservoir
CAT foam induction systemTANK
Type: MTECH PolyTough™ welded copolymer, internally baffled
Capacity: 75 U.S. Gallons
Fill Well: 4-inch fill tower
Drain: 1-1/2″ plunger style
Features: Grab rails, water level sight tube, mounting flangesSTANDARD EQUIPMENT INCLUDES
Hose Reel: Hannay Electric Hose Reel
Pressure Gauge: Liquid-filled Pressure Gauge
Hose: 100-feet of 1/2″ high pressure hose
Nozzle: CAT variable stream UHP gunWEIGHTS*
Dry weight: 294 lbs.
Wet weight: 920 lbs.Additional weight per component:
• Electric hose reel: 30 lbs.*All weights are approximate
