I guess the most frustrating part is that the city will be adding on to the main in the future and looping it back to another exsisting main. This loop should aliviate the situation but they are not wanting to make an acception here for this, in their own estimation, temporary problem. This is a...
I have a ESFR system that requires 1370 gpm from the pump. The supply is 73 static and 44 residual. Pleanty of water to make this happen. Problem is, the municipality wants to keep the supply line at 20 psi or greater. This only gives us 1320 gpm. They are suggesting we put a valve in to limit...
I am of the opinion that any license or certification a fitter can have to set himself apart from the crowd of run of the mill "this is just my job" fitters is a good thing. Nicet, Star Exam, State License, etc are all great. This is a bussiness where nobody knows it all. A Journeyman card says...
The first plant I did was in 2002. They are the only work I do now a days. Not to sure about how I feel about the fuel itself but I will ride the wave as long as I can. Most fitters want nothing to do with industrial work at all. I love it so it. Works out good for me. I would be happy if I...
As a fitter that is currently installing my 27th Ethanol plant, I have picked up a few things along the way.I have installed in plants built by Fagen Inc, Poet (Broin), and ICM. I am guessing that you are not working with any of these companies as they have their fire protection requirements...