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Subject: Re: 150 gpm pump test
This is a pump that is not needed at all and should have never been
installed. The building is a 3 story retirement home with a system
designed per NFPA 13, which includes attic protection. There is 90 psi
at the base of the rise
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> Improperly sized pump perhaps?
>
> Craig L. Prahl, CET
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Subject: RE: 150 gpm pump test
Improperly sized pump perhaps?
Craig L. Prahl, C
Improperly sized pump perhaps?
Craig L. Prahl, CET
Fire Protection Group Lead
CH2MHILL
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Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491
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> I did a test on a 150 gpm at 70 psi vertical in
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Subject: Re: 150 gpm pump test
In the mechanical world, it's not unheard-of to use pumps at 200% of rating.
On Oct 30, 2013 10:29 AM, "Todd - Work" wrote:
> I did a test on a 150 gpm at 70 psi vertical inline pump (Aurora) this
> morning. When I o
In the mechanical world, it's not unheard-of to use pumps at 200% of rating.
On Oct 30, 2013 10:29 AM, "Todd - Work" wrote:
> I did a test on a 150 gpm at 70 psi vertical inline pump (Aurora) this
> morning. When I opened the 2-1/2" hose valve completely, it was flowing at
> 355 gpm (net 26 psi).
