spell check got me again, its CPVC not civic. Opp's
Thom McMahon
Firetech, Inc.
2560 Copper Ridge Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136
Tel: 970-879-7952
Fax: 970-879-7926
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Leyton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 11:10 AM
Subject: RE: pool as water source
Steve:
That's a horrible story - made me squirm.
Do you have any specific information regarding the issue of water
chemistry and advancing corrosion? Coincidentally, I have a prospective
project here in SoCal where the developer wants to consider using the
pool for a high-rise water supply. I think that the suction vortex
could be mitigated with a Weir-type box taken off to the side of the
pool, but I'm ig'nant when it comes to chlorine and piping.
Steve Leyton
PROTECTION DESIGN & CONSULTING
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve
Kowkabany
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 9:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: pool as water source
Rod,
There are a few things to be cautious of. We considered using pools for
several projects and opted not to for a few reasons including the
following:
1) Safety - A fire pump will pull a pretty strong draft on a swimming
pool.
There is a story on CNN.com right now about a 6 year old girl who was
disembowled after being on top of the drain of an emptying kiddie-pool.
That was without any mechanically induced suction. On top of the risk
of a
horrific injury like that, there is the obvious threat of drowning
someone.
2) Structural damage from buoyant forces on the pool from emptying it
quickly - this probably isn't a problem for you, but for outdoor pools
in
areas with a high water table, it can happen.
3) Corrosion issues - chlorinated pool water is pretty nasty to metal
pipe.
Just a few things to keep in mind. Good luck,
Steve Kowkabany, P.E.
Fire Protection Engineer
Neptune Fire Protection Engineering LLC
216 Seagate Avenue Unit B
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
904-652-4200 Phone
904-212-0868 Fax
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rod
DiBona
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 12:28 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: pool as water source
I am wondering what if there is anything I should know about using an
indoor swimming pool as the water supply for a fire pump in a new motel.
This is not a high rise building and this is the only source. I think
this is somewhat common but we have never done this. Anything to be
aware of? Thanks for your replies.
Rod DiBona
V.P. of Sales
Rapid Fire Protection
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
605-348-2342 ph
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