In theory and on paper, sure. But in reality, can you meter the outflow from the hydrants to exactly no more than 500 gpm? Probably not, so if you can't control the outflow you can't say with any relative certainty that the tank will fill at a rate of 100 gpm.
Does the tank only service the hydrants, no sprinkler systems right? Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Group Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ch2m.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dyce Geoffrey H. Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Tanks Situation.....Flow test shows water flow at 600 gpm at 29 psi Hose requirement is 500 gpm at the main hydrant System requires 600 gpm for 90 minutes Using a tank, can I say under a flowing situation, the tank will fill at a rate of 100 gpm because of the hose requirement? Would I then require a tank based on 500 gpm for 90 minutes or a tank of 45,000 gallons? Thanks for your help Geoffrey H. Dyce Sales Manager Contractor I, #87582700012007 NICET IV Industrial Fire & Safety Inc. Ph: 727-573-1556 Fx: 727-572-7266 Cell: 727-644-8872 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
