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How to Prepare Your Building for an Annual Fire Pump Flow Test: Access, Water Discharge, and Paperwork
July 22, 2026To 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…
Fire Pump Test Log: What to Record Every Time and How to Spot Wear Before a Failed Test
July 16, 2026A 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…
Fire Pump Head Replacement or Full Pump Replacement: What Decides the Scope and Cost
July 9, 2026Replacing 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….
How Long Should A Fire Pump Last?
August 18, 2020So, 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.
Steven Brown in the Media: Choose the Right Fire Pump
July 29, 2019Back 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….
Product Spotlight: Aurora Edwards Series Model 300 Pump System
December 13, 2018Here 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…
What Can Steven Brown Do for You?
October 3, 2018When you’re researching which company to choose to install your new fire pump system, there are a lot of factors to consider. How experienced are the technicians? How do I know I’m getting the most for my money? Will the final product be reliable in an emergency? At Steven Brown & Associates, we are committed…
Manufacturer Spotlight Series: Peerless Pumps
January 23, 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 two manufacturers detailed in our series were Aurora and Metron, so if you missed either of those two, we encourage you to check them out. Next up…
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…
Preventing Workplace Fire Hazards
July 29, 2014According to the State Compensation Insurance Fund of California, there are between 70,000 and 80,000 serious workplace fires every year. The good news is there are simple steps that you can take to help limit the risk of these fires, and our blog today features some of the best ways to reduce the risk of fire…