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Category: Fire Pumps
What does it mean to be UL Listed?
May 22, 2017Throughout our website you may have noticed reference to our selection of fire pumps meeting the stringent requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL). We wanted to elaborate on what this means for anyone who may be unfamiliar with this classification. First, it’s good to know that Underwriter’s Laboratory is a company that has been in business…
Manufacturer Spotlight Series: Tornatech
January 27, 2017Throughout the month of January, Steven Brown & Associates is celebrating the manufacturers who make our jobs much easier by offering superior products at great prices. The first three manufacturers detailed in our series were Aurora, Metron and Peerless Pumps, so if you missed any of those we encourage you to check them out through the…
Manufacturer Spotlight Series: Metron
January 18, 2017T hroughout the month of January, Steven Brown & Associates will celebrate the manufacturers who make our jobs easier by offering superior products at great prices. The first in our series focused on our friends at Aurora pump, so if you missed that blog post, be sure to go back and check it out. Next…
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…
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…
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…
Steven Brown & Associates Now Offers Peerless Pumps
November 12, 2015We’re excited to announce that we’ve added one of the largest manufacturers of vertical pumps to our existing line of quality and reliable products. In our efforts to better serve our customers, Steven Brown & Associates now proudly offers Peerless Pump fire pumps, drives, controls, accessories, and more. A recognized leader in the fire pump…