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Spotlight Series: Edwards
May 8, 2018Edwards High Performance Pumps have consistently proven their reliability, performance, and innovation in countless locations across the United States since 1926. The Aurora Edwards Series Pump from Pentair is a positive-displacement pump built specifically for meeting and exceeding the demanding requirements of foam concentrate and water mist fire protection systems. Edwards UL/FM foam and water…
What does it mean to be UL Listed?
May 22, 2017Throughout our website you may have noticed reference to our selection of fire pumps meeting the stringent requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL). We wanted to elaborate on what this means for anyone who may be unfamiliar with this classification. First, it’s good to know that Underwriter’s Laboratory is a company that has been in business…
Manufacturer Spotlight Series: Aurora Pumps
January 12, 2017As we move through 2017, we inch closer to the centennial of one of the best-known brands in the fire pump realm. Since 1919, Aurora Pump (a brand of Pentair) has maintained a superior reputation as a pump and system supplier across the United States and the world. What helps Aurora to stand out amongst…
Aurora Fire Pump Troubleshooting Guides
September 6, 2016One of the necessary beasts that accompanies any piece of machinery is its eventual malfunction due to wear and tear over the years. Aurora fire pumps, while among the most reliable fire pumps available, are not immune from the occasional malfunction. Fortunately, Aurora Pump has established an extensive library of troubleshooting guides that help you…
Choosing the Right Fire Pump
October 29, 2015There are a large variety of fire pumps available in the market today, fabricated by several different manufacturers. Many in the industry are interested mainly in the hydraulic performance of the pump in question – specifically the gallons per minute (US GPM) and the pressure boost (US PSI) of the pump. If a pump can…
Steven Brown & Associates Celebrates 15 Years
September 23, 2015We’re proud to share with you that we are celebrating our 15th year in the fire pump sales and service industry! Since our founding in 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of fire pump sales and have been recognized among the leaders for Aurora Pump sales from 2001 to 2013. What we believe truly sets…
Part II: Hitchhikers Guide to the Jockey Pump
May 7, 2015The following is a list of information to gather to make the most efficient use of your time: 1. Get the pump model number and serial number. It’s on the pump, not the motor itself. This seems obvious, but 4 times out of 5 people don’t copy down the right information because they simply are…
Hitchhikers Guide to the Jockey Pump
April 23, 2015Proper selection and sizing of a jockey pump is typically handled by a consulting engineer or pump salesman during the first phase of a new installation. The amount of usage a jockey pump can handle depends on the system size, temperature changes, proper function of check valves, and whether or not there are any leaks…
Aurora Launches New PVM Jockey Pumps
February 26, 2015In case you haven’t heard the exciting news, as of the beginning of this month Aurora’s current PVM jockey pump models are no longer available and have been replaced with a brand new series. T his new flow series consists of several models, including 316 stainless steel models that are all 3rd party certified to…
Aurora Jockey Pumps Offer Fast Lead Times
March 18, 2014Jockey pumps are not officially “listed” equipment in the fire pump world, but if you suddenly discover your jockey pump is not performing, you can quickly find yourself with a much bigger problem. That is because with the jockey pump not working, there is nothing available to keep your sprinkler system piping pressurized. A small…