Category: Fire Pumps

What is a fire pump controller?

In simple terms, a fire pump controller is a device to reliably start and stop a fire pump, as well as monitor conditions in an ongoing manner that could hinder or prevent the proper operation of a fire pump. They act the same way any motor controller operates, except they are built with more strict…

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Future Safety Features in Fire Pump Controllers – Master Controls

We are often interested in directing industry attention to important future advancements in fire protection. Today’s topic pertains to new safety features that include an effective and creative solution to minimizing the dangers of arc flash in fire pump controllers. For the purposes of this article, we will be discussing electric fire pump controllers.

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How Long Should A Fire Pump Last?

So, when should a fire pump be replaced? If an owner of a fire pump is testing and maintaining the equipment based on NFPA 25, then the answer to this question is often based on the hydraulic performance of the pump in question. The pump is tested, and perhaps it failed a flow test. For example, if the pump is rated 1000 gpm @ 100 psi boost, and upon evaluation of the performance test results the pump is now only providing 1000 gpm @ 93 psi boost, then the fire pump might need to be replaced based on this performance deficiency alone.

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Check out this Impressive Fire Pump System Installation

As an industry leader in the sale of fire pump systems, we have a unique perspective of the final product — when the fire pumps, drivers, and controllers are sold and installed in a building with a sprinkler system. As we prepare to test the fire pump in the mechanical room where it is installed,…

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Steven Brown in the Media: Choose the Right Fire Pump

Back in May, Steven Brown & Associates was featured in Pumps & Systems magazine! We wanted to help our customers and others learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different pumps used for stationary fire protection. We discussed two types of fire pumps in our article: horizontal split case pumps and end suction horizontal pumps….

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Product Spotlight: Aurora Edwards Series Model 300 Pump System

Here at Steven Brown & Associates, we offer a wide range of systems designed to suit any home or business you want to protect. This week, we wanted to spotlight one of our incredible products available to you: The Aurora Edwards Series Model 300 Rotary Gear Pump. What is a Rotary Gear Pump? A rotary…

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FireConnect™: The Future of Fire Protection

We here at Steven Brown are committed to bringing our customers the most up-to-date fire protection equipment possible. That’s why we are happy to team with Grundfos and bring a revolutionary new way for monitoring fire pump systems. It’s called FireConnect™, and it’s the future of fire protection.

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Talco Fire Systems Residential Fire Protection Products

Talco Fire Systems has been building high-quality fire pump systems for both commercial and residential settings for over 30 years. Steven Brown & Associates is proud to support this small team from Portland Oregon and can help find you the best equipment for your needs. If you’re interested in the commercial fire protection line offered…

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3 Great Talco Commercial Fire Systems

If you’re a regular follower of the Steven Brown & Associates blog, you may remember a previous post about our Talco Fire Systems Home Hydrants. We’ve recently seen a lot of interest in Talco’s commercial line of fire systems as well, so today we wanted to take some time to talk about those. Talco Fire…

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Diesel Fire Pump Testing & Startup – Part II

Fire pump testing and startup procedures don’t have to be a mystery. At Steven Brown & Associates, we’ve developed a lot of information on this popular topic over the years, and that was the inspiration behind our two-part blog series. Part one was about electric fire pump testing and startup, and today we dive into…

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