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    Fire pump troubleshooting

    We conducted maintenance on a fire pump and we found out that the motor of the pump is running at a high ampere rating exceeding it's rated amperage stated in the name plate.
    is it advisable to throttle the suction line in order to meet the rated ampere?
    thanks

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    High Amperage would mean high load or a failing motor. You need to determine what is causing the high current flow and determine what needs to be done not work around it.

    I assume that the equipment needs to NOT fail when fighting a fire.

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    Does the insulation resistance of the motor also matters?
    The data for insulation resistance = 160mega ohms
    the vibration data are good, the bearings are good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by edut_calimz View Post
    Does the insulation resistance of the motor also matters?
    The data for insulation resistance = 160mega ohms
    the vibration data are good, the bearings are good.
    What does the motor manufacturer specifications indicate?
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    In the name plate:
    3ph, 440v, 60amps
    actual data:
    v: 435,433,436 volts
    I: 80amps
    ir: 160, 160, 160 megaohms
    .
    the rated resistance is not indicated in the nameplate

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