Thompson Pump Arctic Knight

Sept. 28, 2010

Arctic Knight's self-contained pumping system uses a thermostat-controlled diesel-fired heater burning the fuel on-board to maintain a preset temperature inside the enclosure, keeping the pumping unit primed and ready in temperatures ranging from -40 F to 110 F. The system accommodates various pumps, and automatically drains fluid from the pump and piping when the pump turns off to prevent freezing. The automatic drain requires no external electrical power.

Arctic Knight's self-contained pumping system uses a thermostat-controlled diesel-fired heater burning the fuel on-board to maintain a preset temperature inside the enclosure, keeping the pumping unit primed and ready in temperatures ranging from -40 F to 110 F. The system accommodates various pumps, and automatically drains fluid from the pump and piping when the pump turns off to prevent freezing. The automatic drain requires no external electrical power. Estimated list price: $65,000.