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Fire Pump Testing and NFPA 25 – Automatic Starting is the Priority
November 21, 2014Over the course of this year, we have encountered several disabled fire pumps due to burnt up or failed fire pump controller components. This can happen for various reasons — age, misuse, lightning, power surges, etc. But, for one particular installation, what troubled me the most was that for months at a time, no one…
How Often Should You Test Your Fire Pump?
June 27, 2014If you are a building owner or facilities manager and you have a sprinkler system being supplied by a fire pump, it is your legal responsibility to maintain your equipment and keep it in proper working order. If you don’t have the expertise or time to do this, you need to hire someone qualified who…
How are Engines and Motors Sized for Fire Pumps?
February 20, 2014Another question we get pretty frequently here at Steven Brown & Associates, Inc. is how are engines and motors sized for fire pumps? In order to determine the sizing of motors and engines for Aurora fire pumps, we refer to the guidelines put forth by the U.L., as well as in Factory Mutual’s Approval Standard…
The Constantly Evolving NFPA 25
November 15, 2013No one can doubt the importance of having a properly functioning fire pump ready to operate when there is a fire. But stationary fire pumps and their controllers spend the majority of their life not running at all – just sitting there. If there is a problem with your automobile, chances are you will see…
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