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Category: Fire Pumps
Choosing the Right Fire Pump
October 29, 2015There are a large variety of fire pumps available in the market today, fabricated by several different manufacturers. Many in the industry are interested mainly in the hydraulic performance of the pump in question – specifically the gallons per minute (US GPM) and the pressure boost (US PSI) of the pump. If a pump can…
Steven Brown & Associates Celebrates 15 Years
September 23, 2015We’re proud to share with you that we are celebrating our 15th year in the fire pump sales and service industry! Since our founding in 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of fire pump sales and have been recognized among the leaders for Aurora Pump sales from 2001 to 2013. What we believe truly sets…
Diesel Fire Pump Start-up and Flow Test Checklist
August 6, 2015If you are looking to get a start-up and flow test for your diesel-driven fire pump, we’ve established a simple checklist to make sure nothing is missed. Save yourself the headaches, time, and cost of having to have multiple trips by ensuring each item has successfully been completed before the arrival for your test. We’ll begin…
Resource Center Updates
June 9, 2015You already know Steven Brown & Associates as the go-to resource for everything in the realm of fire pump sales and service. Our large selection of fire pump products as well as the team to service your equipment puts us at the forefront of fire safety products. Our knowledge of the industry is also a…
Part II: Hitchhikers Guide to the Jockey Pump
May 7, 2015The following is a list of information to gather to make the most efficient use of your time: 1. Get the pump model number and serial number. It’s on the pump, not the motor itself. This seems obvious, but 4 times out of 5 people don’t copy down the right information because they simply are…
Examples of Proper Fire Pump Equipment Installations
March 23, 2015Whether it is through a new fire pump sale or from a service or repair troubleshooting call, we see a lot of fire pump mechanical rooms. Occasionally we see an installation of new fire pump equipment which catches our eye in a good way — that is, the installing contractor did an exemplary job with…
Fire Pump Testing and NFPA 25 – Automatic Starting is the Priority
November 21, 2014Over the course of this year, we have encountered several disabled fire pumps due to burnt up or failed fire pump controller components. This can happen for various reasons — age, misuse, lightning, power surges, etc. But, for one particular installation, what troubled me the most was that for months at a time, no one…
Centrifugal Pump Priming
September 26, 2014UL/FM fire pumps require what is commonly called a “flooded suction,” or a positive suction pressure prior to starting. The concept is that the water supply source must arrive at the pump impeller on its own, without the aid of the pump. This will guarantee that the pump is properly primed and ready for operation. …
How Often Should You Test Your Fire Pump?
June 27, 2014If you are a building owner or facilities manager and you have a sprinkler system being supplied by a fire pump, it is your legal responsibility to maintain your equipment and keep it in proper working order. If you don’t have the expertise or time to do this, you need to hire someone qualified who…
Fire Pump Testing Part II – Hose Valve Manifold vs Flow Meter
May 28, 2014This blog is the finale of our two-part series, where we continue discussing the testing of fire pumps, and we now switch our focus to the use of a flow meter device. In our second half of the series we’ll dive into the advantages and disadvantages to using flow meters instead of the hose manifold…