I would guess that anyone here who knew George misses him. And in the spirit of George, anyone reading this who finds the forum useful and is not a member of AFSA ought to join before the day is done. And also join your local chapter.
On Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 10:10 AM <cl...@fire-design.com> wrote: > We need a ‘smiley face’ button on the forum for times like this. I miss > George > > > > Cliff Whitfield, SET > > President > > > > Fire Design, Inc. > > 940 Summerbrooke Dr > > Tallahassee, FL 32312 > > Ph: 828-284-4772 > > [image: Description: New FDI Logo-4.jpg] > > > > *From:* Richard Mote <rimrock.design.servi...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:03 PM > *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers < > sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> > *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: Suction Control Valve > > > > Thanks for the help to all who replied. Tom, I always get a little > nostalgic around this time of year. GLC was hands down the best boss I ever > worked for. The job in question is for Rowe, something came up and they > asked me to unretire for a month or two, so I have. > > > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ------------------------------ > > *From:* tduro...@comcast.net <tduro...@comcast.net> > *Sent:* Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:37:06 AM > *To:* 'Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers' < > sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> > *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: Suction Control Valve > > > > I had some difficulty in commissioning an 8” ClaVal we installed on a 1500 > gpm pump in Cranston a few years ago. We took out the inside test header > and installed the SCV in it’s place an piped the suction line in ¼” soft > copper. Joe from ClaVal had retired (too bad) but we managed to get a hold > of a knowledgeable outside tech who helped us out. Seemed the ‘preferred’ > location was between the discharge and pump check (not after) and the > sensing line be ½” right from the suction gauge tap (1/4”) to the operator > inlet (1/8”). Once we changed that, it worked perfectly. Happy birthday > GLC. > > Go Red Sox. > > > > *From:* Merle Hittle <mhit...@txfs.us> > *Sent:* Friday, April 12, 2024 2:13 PM > *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers < > sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> > *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: Suction Control Valve > > > > It is required to be an OS&Y and located between the suction flange and > the fire pump bypass. No preference on manufacturer other than complying > with the specifications. > > > > Merle > > > > *From:* rimrock.design.servi...@gmail.com < > rimrock.design.servi...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Friday, April 12, 2024 11:11 AM > *To:* 'Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers' < > sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> > *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Suction Control Valve > > > > I have to put a suction control valve on a fire pump for the first time. > I’m assuming it goes on the suction side of the pump. Does it go before or > after the RPZ backflow? Anyone have any preferences as to brand or model; > this one is an 8”. First time in 45 years of doing this. > > > > Richard L. 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