A LinkedIn group has been created as a forum to discuss issues surrounding fire protection air compressors used in dry pipe sprinkler systems. It will be monitored by fire protection air compressor experts and is intended for use by anyone in the fire protection industry who would like assistance with an issue related to fire protection… Read more …
Cell Phone Videos as a Fire Protection Air Compressor Troubleshooting Tool
Your cell phone camera can be as valuable of a tool as anything else in your truck! Recently we were contacted by a customer on the phone with a technical support issue on one of our oil less fire protection air compressors where, collectively, we were having trouble identifying the source of the problem. What… Read more …
Regarding the Seismic Qualification of Air Compressors for Fire Protection Systems
As the prevalence of code stipulating seismic qualifications and certifications for fire protection equipment increases inside and outside of California, as well as in federal government building specifications, we are increasingly asked about the seismic certification of our air compressors and pumping systems. Here is our response: Certain nonstructural components are exempt from seismic design… Read more …