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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…

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…

The IRC states, “equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches above the floor in hazardous locations… and private garages…” (IRC G2408.2) The monthly test on your residential fire pump is about to take place. You…

In February 2021, the Portland metro area was hit by a snowstorm. No big deal, I worked from home for a couple of days, the snow melted, and all was peachy… One exception, I had a fire pump to the commission. The fire pump house was located at the lowest…

Diesel engines need to breath just like the rest of us. At first glance, this fire pump room looks like a very clean, well designed layout. But if you take another look, you will notice that there is no ventilation. NFPA requires that a fan and louver be installed, wired…

Christmas trees are one of the most significant hazards in your home during the holidays. Residential fire sprinklers save lives and this demonstration shows just how effective sprinklers are using Talco’s Home Hydrants 13D pump and tank system.

The 6-foot rule is a prominent aspect of life these days. Less prominent, but also important is the IRC’s (International Residential Code) 18-inch rule. When installed in garages, water heaters are mounted on a stand. Electrical outlets are located at least 18 inches off the floor. Why? The IRC states,…