An internal electrical problem with the switch? Ran into a similar in a 
highrise where the 5th floor was sending arbitrary signals. Ended up replacing 
the switch and all was fine. 

Todd G Williams, PE
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, CT
www.fpdc.com

On Feb 20, 2013, at 6:55 AM, Jay Stough <jaycs7...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> We have a wet system that is having problems with the flow switch.  The flow 
> switch would send a signal and then stop and then send another signal.  This 
> would be happening intermittently.  We figured the flow switch diaphram was 
> bad and then replaced the flow switch with the same results.  The main drain 
> test is 60 psi with 50 psi residual.  The inspector's test was a globe valve 
> that would flow water intermittantly; so we changed it to a ball valve.  It 
> flows water continuously now with the same problem with the flow switch.  We 
> checked the vane on the flow switch and the pipe is clean, so it's not 
> hanging up at the riser.  Any suggestions?
> 
> 
>  
> Jay Stough
> Tilley fire Equipment Co.
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