[Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply

2022-11-18 Thread Timothy Goins
AWWA used to NOT recommend BPA upstream of fire hydrants. Haven’t checked in a few years now. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of fleshEze 11:19On Nov 18, 2022, at 4:25 PM, Bob Cap

Re: N 1.85 graph

2019-08-30 Thread Timothy Goins via Sprinklerforum
I have one that's saved from years ago. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Aug 30, 2019, at 3:01 PM, David Blackwell via Sprinklerforum > wrote: > >

Re: Backflow Prevention Valves

2019-08-13 Thread Timothy Goins via Sprinklerforum
AWWA doesn't recommend Backflow preventers on hydrant lines that would be used to supply a pumper. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Aug 13, 2019, at 5

Re: Backflow Prevention Valves

2019-08-13 Thread Timothy Goins via Sprinklerforum
If there are hose stations and or a standalone system then you add the test flow with the system demand. Only flow what would normally flow through the Backflow. Nothing more or less. NFPA 25 states that where you can't flow the system demand then flow the maximum that you can. Main drain, aux

Re: Calculation method questions

2019-07-19 Thread Timothy Goins
Better check and make sure the flex drops are listed for dry system. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Jul 19, 2019, at 2:26 PM, Richard Mote wrote: >

Re: Sleeping rooms in a hospital

2019-06-28 Thread Timothy Goins
If you're worried about the density available by using a residential head use an equal K factor head. The flat distribution of water, and greater atomization of the spray from a residential head would be highly desirable in an institution or residential setting. And I will give them one heart,

Re: [EXTERNAL] Welded outlets - Equivalent feet

2019-06-27 Thread Timothy Goins
This is from Merit... "Standard assumptions for a branch line can be used. The outlet is basically threaded pipe that is welded in the system. It will be slightly larger than a standard branch due to the additional loss from the threaded connection, however, it should be a common loss used whe

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Suction Control Valve

2019-06-18 Thread Timothy Goins
nge. 4.29.3 describes how to install a backflow preventer a minimum of 50 > feet from the suction flange of the fire pump. > I don’t find anywhere in NFPA 20 where it describes or allows a “Throttle > Control Valve. > > Mark at Aero > > 602 820-7894 > > >

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Suction Control Valve

2019-06-18 Thread Timothy Goins
Please re-read my copied text from the NFPA 20, it says shall be installed on the suction line. Not should, but shall. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > O

Re: Grooved Coupling for CPVC

2019-04-04 Thread Timothy Goins
My CPVC documentation states to user only flex couplings, not standard rigid. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Apr 4, 2019, at 11:24 AM, Dale Wingard

Re: The Raven Says...

2019-02-11 Thread Timothy Goins
Uncolored or black is supposed to be ordinary temperature Green is supposed to be 400-475°F And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Feb 11, 2019, at 3:53 PM,

Re: Hotel VTAC Unit "closets"

2019-01-25 Thread Timothy Goins
I would add " and that the equipment is not fuel fired " And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Jan 25, 2019, at 1:48 PM, Mike B Morey wrote: > > Don't mind

Re: Sprinkler heads popping off randomly

2018-09-13 Thread Timothy Goins
Unless the building is climate controlled I would guess the heads should have been 212°F minimum. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:

Re: Lamella Roof

2018-07-24 Thread Timothy Goins
oist criteria? I don’t know >> yet how deep the wood is, but I’m thinking it is 12” deep. >> >>> On Jul 24, 2018, at 3:16 PM, Timothy Goins wrote: >>> >>> Years ago in Weslaco, Texas. We called them honeycomb roofs. They are great >>> and ver

Re: Lamella Roof

2018-07-24 Thread Timothy Goins
Years ago in Weslaco, Texas. We called them honeycomb roofs. They are great and very sturdy and open, good for warehouses. First came here during and after the great wars via a German engineer. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony he

Re: Drop-Out Ceiling Tiles

2018-05-31 Thread Timothy Goins
Light hazard only and yes 60" rule went into effect a few years ago. Thermo-Tile is the only band I know of. King and Company PO Box 10 Clarksville AR 72830 United States of America ‭+1 (800) 643-9530‬ http://www.thermo-tile.com And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit withi

Re: Mixing standard and quick response.

2018-02-26 Thread Timothy Goins
8.3.3.1 (3) says to use standard response when existing light hazard was standard response And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Feb 26, 2018, at 9:16 AM,

Re: Anti freeze pump

2017-12-23 Thread Timothy Goins
I've always used an inexpensive transfer pump, run by a drill, to fill my systems. These pumps can usually be bought at Wal-Mart or home building stores. I know it's not very hi tech but they work for our systems and don't break the bank at less than $10. And I will give them one heart, and I w

Re: Underground Main Between 2 Attached Building Areas

2017-12-11 Thread Timothy Goins
Sounds like a plan to me. Just meet NFPA 24 AND 13 on the install. Hopefully you'll install some sort of valving so the different areas can be isolated without interfering with the supply to the other areas. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take

Re: Tablets for survey?

2017-12-06 Thread Timothy Goins
Actually I've used my phone for plan markup and checking for at least six years. I use AutoCad's phone app. There's a free version and two premium versions. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give t

Re: Looking for specific sprinkler code on tenant spaces

2017-11-28 Thread Timothy Goins
I don't know where I read it, but somewhere you must provide at least a common room/closet to access the valve and alarm system.. Just in case of an emergency or for service. This room must be accessible via outside for the fire Department and service personnel. Ore at least that's three plan do

Re: Sprinklerforum Digest, Vol 53, Issue 3

2017-08-03 Thread Timothy Goins
How about making your own? And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Aug 3, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Rocci Cetani 3 wrote: > > Best disclaimer EVER Steve!!! I wish I

Re: Hanging Pipe off system Piping

2017-05-01 Thread Timothy Goins
Trapeze hangers can be sprinkler piping if sized accordingly. The initial hanging devices must be sized to carry the load of the combined pipe sizes (weights), and hung from the structure, blah, blah, blah. Only my opinion And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; a

Re: Polybutylene

2017-03-29 Thread Timothy Goins
Recalled years ago. Report and walk away. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh Eze 11:19 > On Mar 28, 2017, at 6:24 PM, Kenneth Berman wrote: > > A few years ago I was c

Re: Static pressure after backflow preventer

2017-01-17 Thread Timothy Goins
Fine and good into you have a fire with only one had that activates. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? MAT 6:25 Jesus answere

Re: Static pressure after backflow preventer

2017-01-11 Thread Timothy Goins
Yes, each check valve is loaded with springs, the pressure loss is due to the energy it takes to overcome the load. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, an

Re: Provision for flushing CPVC

2016-08-26 Thread Timothy Goins
August 25, 2016 7:12 PM >>> To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >>> Subject: Re: Provision for flushing CPVC >>> >>> >>> >>> A extra foot of pipe, with glued on cap? >>> >>> >>> >>> On Aug 2

Re: Provision for flushing CPVC

2016-08-26 Thread Timothy Goins
> From: Sprinklerforum >>>> [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bruce >>>> Verhei >>>> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 7:12 PM >>>> To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >>>> Subject: Re: Provision for f

Re: Provision for flushing CPVC

2016-08-25 Thread Timothy Goins
You'd be surprised how much trash and debris gets into a system when the utility company or a plumber is careless. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 25, 2016, at 6:12 PM, rongreenman . wrote: > > Why would you need to flush CPVC? > >> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 8:08 AM, Brad Casterline >> wrote: >>