This August, professionals in the fire protection industry — newcomers and veterans alike — arrived at the General Air Products National Fire Training Center to bone up on their inspection, testing, and maintenance training by way of a full day of hands-on work with equipment and instructive seminars. The day kicked off with a session… Read more …
Location: Trenton, New JerseyInstaller: Capitol Fire Protection Co., Inc.Installation Date: August 2022Vapor Pipe Shield Model: VPS-1000ASystem Type: Dry Pipe Sprinkler SystemNumber of Risers: 1System Capacity: 605 GallonsSupervisory Air Supply: General Air Products OLR915150AC Background A recycling center in Trenton, New Jersey, had been facing ongoing challenges with corrosion in its dry pipe sprinkler system, which protected a critical shed and storage… Read more …
The pressure switch is your compressor’s control center. It regulates the compressor’s cycles and helps prevent overpressurization. Of course, correctly wiring a pressure switch air compressor is a crucial process. It ensures that your compressor and other components work safely and efficiently. Common Air Compressor Pressure Switch Wiring Mistakes To help you better understand the wiring process,… Read more …
The Fire Protection industry is constantly evolving to address new challenges and incorporate the latest advancements in technology. One of the most significant upcoming changes is the 2025 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. This update includes critical language that acknowledges Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) as a viable and effective… Read more …
The Fire Protection Roadshow rolls on to its latest stop in the Great White North with our visit to Toronto this May. The roadshow is an NICET certified and accredited course where we team up with industry partners to bring professionals up-to-date training and product information. Our stop in Toronto was our first international visit… Read more …
This March we kicked off our Fire Protection Roadshow grand tour in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia. The tour is a series of NICET accredited training talks and demonstrations visiting locations across the US and Canada. In Atlanta we had the pleasure of talking to professionals from 14 different companies about different fire protection tech. Our Atlanta… Read more …
In April we continued our Fire Protection Roadshow grand tour just outside of the capital in Bethesda, Maryland. The tour of NICET certified training sessions will be going across the US and Canada to bring new information and training to fire safety professionals. We had the pleasure of instructing attendees from 28 different companies and… Read more …
During our recent trip to Canada to participate in the Fire Protection Roadshow we attended National Fire Equipment’s 2nd annual Engineering event in Toronto. From the upper decks of the Blue Jay’s Rogers center we met with a wide range of industry experts including ASC Engineered Solutions, BlazeMaster, Fike Corporation, , Johnson Controls Fire Suppression,… Read more …
It was back to bootcamp this week at the General Air Products Training Facility in Exton. The NICET Certified Send Us Your Greenhorns event was designed for veterans of the fire protection industry and new members learning the ropes alike. We were happy to host a mix of designers, fitters, project managers, and maintenance teams… Read more …
We had the pleasure of participating in the annual Burns and McDonnell Fire protection summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the two day event we were able to meet with many dedicated fire protection professionals and share valuable insights on the industry. The event featured many of our contemporaries in the industry such as Viking,Victaulic and… Read more …