A fire pump comparison of what AZEIDK supplies in Saudi Arabia comes down to two brands: Jack Pump, which AZEIDK represents as agent in the Kingdom, and WATEX, which AZEIDK has recently added. Both offer UL-listed end suction, split case and vertical turbine pumps, but they differ in flow and pressure range, and in the FM approval available for the WATEX end suction series.
This comparison is based on the product pages, catalogues and certificates of both brands published on the AZEIDK website, to help you decide which brand and type fits your project before you request a quotation. For a wider view of global brands on the market, see the guide to fire pump brands in Saudi Arabia.
Related reading: Fire Fighting System Installation in Saudi Arabia: Sprinklers, Hose Cabinets and Pump Room
For every WATEX detail, see the complete WATEX fire pump guide.
Key points
- For flows up to 1000 gpm: end suction from either brand, with WATEX WE adding FM approval.
- For high flows above 2000 gpm: Jack Pump MSC split case up to 8000 gpm.
- For underground tanks: vertical turbine, Jack Pump VTP up to 5000 gpm and WATEX up to 1250.
- Highest pressure in the catalogues: WATEX WE up to 530 psi, Jack Pump MSC up to 369 psi.
- Both brands come with supply, installation and testing by AZEIDK, and any other model on request.
In this article
- Why does AZEIDK offer two fire pump brands?
- How do Jack Pump and WATEX end suction fire pumps differ?
- How do they differ in split case pumps?
- What about vertical turbine pumps?
- How do you choose between Jack Pump and WATEX?
- What does AZEIDK provide with a fire pump?
- Frequently asked questions
- Request a comparative quotation for your project
Why does AZEIDK offer two fire pump brands?
Projects differ: a medium commercial building needs a small end suction pump, a large logistics warehouse needs a high flow, and a project with a deep underground tank needs a vertical turbine. Some consultants ask for UL only; others ask for FM as well. Having both Jack Pump and WATEX gives AZEIDK options that cover these cases from a single supplier.
How do Jack Pump and WATEX end suction fire pumps differ?
| Item | Jack Pump VES | WATEX WE |
|---|---|---|
| Flow | 50 to 1000 gpm | 25 to 1000 gpm |
| Pressure | 84 to 230 psi | Up to 530 psi |
| Approval | UL, as shown in the catalogue | UL (EX27019) and FM Class 1319 |
| Driver | Electric or diesel | Electric or diesel |
| Page | Jack Pump VES | WATEX WE |
If the project specification requires FM as well as UL for an end suction pump, WATEX WE is the option of the two, provided the proposed model is one of the six named in the FM approval.
How do they differ in split case pumps?
| Item | Jack Pump MSC | WATEX WS |
|---|---|---|
| Flow | 300 to 8000 gpm | 300 to 2000 gpm |
| Pressure | 82 to 369 psi | Up to 420 psi |
| Approval | UL, as shown in the catalogue | UL (EX27018) |
| Page | Jack Pump MSC | WATEX WS |
Projects with flows above 2000 gpm, such as large warehouses and industrial sites with high sprinkler demand, suit the wider Jack Pump MSC range. Up to 2000 gpm, the two brands can be compared on duty point, price and delivery time.
What about vertical turbine pumps?
| Item | Jack Pump VTP | WATEX (100LB / 150LB / 150WV) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow | 50 to 5000 gpm | 50 to 1250 gpm |
| Pressure | 84 to 230 psi | Up to 420 psi |
| Speed | 1450 to 2900 rpm | 1480 to 3190 rpm |
| Driver | Vertical electric motor, or diesel with right-angle gear drive | Electric or diesel through a gearbox |
| Approval | UL, as shown in the catalogue | UL (EX27224) |
| Page | Jack Pump VTP | WATEX vertical turbine |
How do you choose between Jack Pump and WATEX?
- Start with the duty point: flow and pressure from the hydraulic calculation, then rule out the brand whose range does not cover it.
- Check the required approval: if the project requires FM for an end suction pump, WATEX WE; if UL is enough, both are in play.
- Check the water source: an underground tank means a vertical turbine, and a flow above 1250 gpm from it means Jack Pump VTP.
- Compare datasheets for the actual model: the performance curve, power and driver, not the figures for the whole series.
- Ask for two quotations if you like: AZEIDK can price both options for the same project so you can compare price and delivery time.
What does AZEIDK provide with a fire pump?
The service does not stop at supply. AZEIDK provides installation, testing, commissioning and handover and preventive maintenance contracts, and on request supplies the complete pump set: electric pump, diesel pump, jockey pump and controllers, plus any model not in stock.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Jack Pump or WATEX?
Neither is better in every case. Jack Pump covers higher flows in split case and vertical turbine pumps, while WATEX WE adds FM approval in end suction. The choice depends on the duty point and the approval required.
Is AZEIDK the Jack Pump agent in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. AZEIDK is the Jack Pump agent in the Kingdom, and also supplies WATEX among its products in Saudi Arabia.
What is the highest flow available?
Per the catalogues, the Jack Pump MSC split case reaches 8000 gpm and the Jack Pump VTP vertical turbine 5000 gpm.
Where can I find the approval certificates?
On each product page on the AZEIDK website, and we send the datasheet for the selected model with the quotation.
Request a comparative quotation for your project
Send the flow, pressure, driver type and required approval, and we will send the right option from Jack Pump or WATEX, or both for comparison. Talk to the AZEIDK team
