I agree that the diesel is the way to go, but wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something before I shoot my mouth off (for once). Lots of problems with this project. The Engineer has little knowledge of sprinkler systems or Codes.
Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com On Apr 9, 2013, at 11:05 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > I'd second that recommendation. Going electric with a generator makes no > sense. Go Diesel and be done with it. I did a project in 2011 with 4000 gpm > diesel driven VT's. > > Plus, nowhere in NFPA 20 does it state that a generator is permitted as the > primary power source. Every text you find related to a generator is stating > use as an alternate or backup power source. > > Craig L. Prahl, CET > Fire Protection > CH2MHILL > Lockwood Greene > 1500 International Drive > Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 > Direct - 864.599.4102 > Fax - 864.599.8439 > CH2MHILL Extension 74102 > [email protected] > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Art Tiroly > Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:46 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: generator as primary supply > > May I suggest that you consider a diesel driver with a right angle gear drive > for the VT pump. This is an approved method and likely less costly. > > > Arthur Tiroly > ATCO Fire Protection Design > Tiroly and Associates > 24400 Highland Rd rm 25, CLE 44143 > 216-621-8899 > 216-570-7030 Cell _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
