welded outlets / FM guidelines

2019-07-31 Thread Ed . Tambini
Hello all, Does anyone know if Factory Mutual has a restriction on doing size on size welded outlets? We’ve asked the question direct to FM, but they are slow to respond so far… Thanks, Ed Aero ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.fires

RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: ESFR and Baffles

2019-04-01 Thread Ed . Tambini
Would there be a cost savings to add a ceiling vs in-racks and the potential damage incurred from fork lifts hitting the in-rack sprinkler/piping? Ed Aero From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack, SET, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G Sent: Monday

RE: [EXTERNAL] Cad Blocks

2018-02-25 Thread Ed . Tambini
Have you tried to convert the pdf datasheet to autocad and scale it to the size you need? -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Tom Duross Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 9:59 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkl

RE: [EXTERNAL] Interesting issue .. residential sprinklers ..

2017-11-21 Thread Ed . Tambini
Use half of a riser clamp and put the pipe tight to the deck From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Irwin Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 4:27 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] Interesting issue .. residenti

RE: [EXTERNAL] standpipes

2017-08-09 Thread Ed . Tambini
Do a calc to see if it becomes the more demanding valve? From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Rocci Cetani 3 Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 8:24 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] standpipes I have a situation

RE: CAD drawings

2017-07-19 Thread Ed . Tambini
We use licensed version of print2CAD, works well, has OCR capabilities. A very basic freebie is anycad.com From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 5:34 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subje

RE: Help

2017-06-21 Thread Ed . Tambini
You just did :-) From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Rob Henderson Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:30 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Help Hello, How do I participate in the forum? Regards, Rob Henderson RWP Enginee

RE: Pump pads

2017-06-12 Thread Ed . Tambini
Isn’t there something that says the motor must be at least 12” off the floor? From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Scott Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 9:25 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Pump pads NFPA 20 do

RE: 3/4" Copper Pipe in Light Hazard Occupancy

2011-10-20 Thread Ed . Tambini
NFPA 13 (2010) 22.4.1.2 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of George Medina Jr Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:49 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: 3/4" Copper Pipe in Light Hazard

RE: Combination standpipe riser & hose flows

2011-04-22 Thread Ed . Tambini
You could add a fill valve (soft seat globe valve) on the system side of the check to repressurize the system before reopening the control valve -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Morey, Mike Se

RE: In-rack sprinkler maximum and minimum spacing...

2011-03-29 Thread Ed . Tambini
If you can use the 2007 edition use 8.13.4.1 for spacing less than 6 feet. Maximum spacing is based on the tables and figures for commodity types and heights -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf O

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-03 Thread Ed . Tambini
Thank you all for your help, it is much appreciated Ed Aero -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Joe Burtell Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:16 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: R

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-03 Thread Ed . Tambini
We've had similar experiences, but when questioned, no one can produce a code reference to back it up. Ed Aero Automatic Sprinkler -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Charles Thurston Sent: Thu

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-03 Thread Ed . Tambini
Why would different voltages, or the addition of an elevator motor make a difference whether a pipe can go in and out or not? If a pipe that enters a room is going to leak, why is the leak different if it stops in the room or passes through? Ed -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-02 Thread Ed . Tambini
Thanks Mr. Drucker, Your input is always appreciated. Ed Aero -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 4:52 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject:

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-01 Thread Ed . Tambini
Is it allowed for a sprinkler pipe (with sprinklers) to enter one end of the electrical room and continue through and exit to another non-electrical room? Pipe is not passing over any equipment. Are the any special rules that set elevator machine rooms apart from normal electrical rooms? Thanks