To prepare for an annual fire pump flow test, confirm three things ahead of time: the technician can reach the pump, controller, and test connections; the test water has a safe place to go; and the pump’s records and system status are ready. Handling these before the test day is what keeps it from being…

A fire pump test log should record the date, who ran the test, how long the pump ran, the pressures and readings taken, the condition of the equipment, and any alarms or problems found. Use the same fields every time. That consistency turns the log into an early warning system, because a slow drop in…

Replacing only the pump head can be enough when the motor, base, coupling, and controller are still in good condition and match the pump’s required performance. A full replacement, with a new pump, motor, base, coupling, and guard, makes more sense when those other components are worn, obsolete, or no longer suited to the system….