fireguy
Yes, todays engines are designed to draft water out of a lake, pond, etc. Drafting hose is generally 10-12ft. per length. Most engines carry 2-3 lengths. The length in the lake will have a strainer attached to prevent fish, vegetation from getting into the pump. Also the strainer should not be laying on the bottom because sand can get in and really mess up your pump. Engines typically range in size from 1000-2000 gpm. These ratings are done at draft, and at 150- 250 psi. The more pressure, the less gpms. Engines are typically tested every year to see if they can still do their rated capacity. Drafts can be established up to 24 ft in elevation, but way less gpms. You will also see candy cane looking things around lakes, ponds. etc. They are called dry hydrants, and are piped directly into the lake. That way an engine can pull up, hook up and establish a draft relatively quickly. Over and OutK
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