Archive for May 2021
Protecting Your Casing Relief Valve.
When a fire pump is running at churn (no flow), there must be some water discharging in order to keep the pump, packing, and bearings cool. When there is no water moving at all, the amount of horsepower transfers energy in the form of heat into the water. Casing relief valves (CRVs), are a critical…
Read MoreHome Hydrant Vs. Home Built. Why buying a prepackaged 13D fire pump system saves contractors money.
In the process of fitting a new home with residential fire sprinklers, hundreds if not thousands of line item parts are funneled through the pipeline until the house is finished. Each item takes up valuable time to track down, order, deliver and install. One critical component of many 13D sprinkler systems is the tank and…
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