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Fire Pump Packing Failures
June 16, 2017Your trusty old fire pump’s packing has failed. Bad! Fortunately, you’ve found your way to this page, where we’ll be happy to guide you through the repair. (We can do more than that too, if you need our help. See the last paragraph.) Most packing, if properly maintained during the pump’s operation, should last around…
Why is FM Approval Important?
May 25, 2017Many folks often recognize the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) Listing and FM (Factory Mutual) Approvals marks, but few understand what each of these marks means. If you’re a regular follower of the Steven Brown & Associates blog, you’ll know we recently outlined the meaning behind a UL Listing mark. Today we wanted to dive into FM…
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…
CST Industries Joins our Expanding List of Product Offerings
November 22, 2016As your trusted supplier of all things in the realm of fire pump sales and service, we’re always looking to expand on our offerings and increase our value to you. That is why we’re proud to announce that we recently added CST Industries to our growing catalog. For those of you unfamiliar with the company,…
Remember These Thanksgiving Safety Tips
November 22, 2016Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year when everyone gets a moment to take a break from the hustle and bustle of work and sit down with family and friends to celebrate everything they have to be thankful for. Because we here at Steven Brown & Associates are all about safety, whether it’s fire safety…
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…
Steven Brown & Associates Launches October Training Series
September 6, 2016The team at Steven Brown & Associates isn’t satisfied with just being the Mid-Atlantic’s best source for fire pump sales and service. We strive to go the extra mile, providing quality information and training to those interested in learning more about the products we offer. This is one reason why we try to maintain a…
Talco Fire Systems Home Hydrants
July 25, 2016Do you ever run into situations where you have to install a residential sprinkler system that meets all of the NFPA 13D requirements? Well, in this case a good option to consider would be the Talco Home Hydrant Systems, which can give you an almost effortless installation. Not only can our team at Steven Brown…
How to Adjust Fire Pump Packing Glands
April 8, 2016If you’re looking for information on how to properly make a packing gland adjustment, you’ve come to the right place! Our blog today looks at the proper procedures for packing gland adjustments which will help extend the service life of your fire pump. Follow these two steps: At the beginning of the pump operation, loosen…
5 Christmas Fire Safety Tips
December 10, 2015Holiday decorations and Christmas trees account for a significant amount of fires each year according to the NFPA. We’ve previously told you how winter is the most prevalent time for home fires, and offered some general winter prevention tips here on our blog. Adding to those previous winter fire prevention tips, we’ve put together this…