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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…
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…
Hubbell Launches a New Line of Metron Fire Pump Controllers
May 17, 2016Recently the great minds at Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc., manufacturer of Metron fire pump controllers and transfer switches, released a new product we’d like to bring to your attention. Our blog today outlines this new MPT Fire Pump Controller series and what features are offered with this new line. Fire pump controllers with integral automatic…
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…
Fire Pump Parts & Accessories Availability
March 8, 2016We know it can be difficult to not only find replacement parts and accessories for your fire pumps, but when you finally do find them the turnaround times are often not acceptable. At Steven Brown & Associates we’ve decided to eliminate both problems by offering a wide variety of replacement parts for the fire pump…
2016 Changes to the NFPA 20
February 4, 2016Steven Brown presented to the AFSA Mid-Atlantic Chapter on NFPA 20, and the changes between the 2013 and 2016 editions in Newark, DE on January 21, 2016. While covering the changes to the 2016 edition, Steven also discussed key items from each chapter that while not necessarily new, are certainly often overlooked or misunderstood. A…