Another option is to replace the DPV with a low pressure system.

On 1/12/08, Thom McMahon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I recall someone talking about replacing old Exhausters with solenoid
> operated valves, connected to a pressure switch and 45 Second timer using
> the intermediate chamber to activate the PS. I remember thinking at the time
> that this was an Un-listed application of the valve, pressure switch and
> timer. I don't remember where this was but I thought, yeah that might work,
> if it got listed.
>
> Does anyone still Mfg. exhauster's?
> If not the only listed way to go might be a new DPV with electronic
> accelerator, Have the system re-calced using the TYCO delivery time
> software.
> or split the system into two  smaller systems to avoid the delivery time
> issue entirely.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Thom McMahon
> Firetech, Inc.
> 2560 Copper Ridge Dr
> Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136
> Tel: 970-879-7952
> Fax: 970-879-7926
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles Thurston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 4:22 PM
> Subject: Star model BB Exhauster
>
>
> > Hello sprinklerforum,
> >
> >  We have a Star Model BB Exhauster installed in a large nursing home
> >  that is in need of a rebuild. It seems those rebuild kits are
> >  unavailable. What has everyone been doing to meet delivery times in
> >  an existing system when the exhauster is no longer functional?
> >
> > --
> > Best regards,
> > Charles                          mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Coastal Fire Protection
> >
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