RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-03 Thread Matthew J. Willis
...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Tom Duross Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:16 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators It was the thirty minute run once a week from an engine that was the concern. -Original Message- From

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-02 Thread Tom Duross
[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Ron Greenman Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 7:01 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators How'd that diesel work-out on sound reduction Tom? ...and painted it red for fire protection

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-02 Thread Mark Sornsin
Of course, the one question that hasn't been asked is Why? Normally, mechanical equipment is placed on isolators to reduce noise and vibration. Why? Because the equipment runs periodically or often during the day and can be disruptive to the building occupants if noise is not abated. How often

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-02 Thread Dave Phelan
I'm grasping the idea of wanting to prevention the transmission of vibration and such when the pump is mounted above an occupied floor, particularly in a residential building, although I'm thinking there isn't a catcher's mitt big enough for the pieces which will be bouncing off the IBC required

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-02 Thread Tom Duross
@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators I'm grasping the idea of wanting to prevention the transmission of vibration and such when the pump is mounted above an occupied floor, particularly in a residential building, although I'm thinking there isn't a catcher's mitt big

Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Ron Greenman
This does not sound like a good idea to me. After a cursory glance at 20, the Handbook, and a couple of others books I couldn't find anything to back up my gut opinion. I'm curious as to what others think and know. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Gregg Key gr...@keyfps.com wrote: Formites and

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Bobby Gillett
: Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators This does not sound like a good idea to me. After a cursory glance at 20, the Handbook, and a couple of others books I couldn't find anything to back up my gut opinion. I'm curious as to what others think and know. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 11:18 AM

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread George Church
Of Bobby Gillett Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 2:39 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators We do a good share of pumps, doesn't sound like a good idea to me either. I would definitely run it by the pump representative and get their thoughts

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Todd Williams
: RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators We do a good share of pumps, doesn't sound like a good idea to me either. I would definitely run it by the pump representative and get their thoughts. Curious to see who is requiring this and how it shakes out. Bobby Gillett Sr. Project Manager Key

Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Timothy W Goins
[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bobby Gillett Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 2:39 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators We do a good share of pumps, doesn't sound like a good idea to me either. I

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Gregg Key
...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Timothy W Goins Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:38 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators They're called vibration arresters and I can see where there will be alignment problems. Ask your pump supplier if he

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Craig.Prahl
...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Timothy W Goins Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:38 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators They're called vibration arresters and I can see where there will be alignment problems. Ask your pump supplier

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread George Church
[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Timothy W Goins Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:38 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators They're called vibration arresters and I can see where there will be alignment problems

RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Tom Duross
[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of craig.pr...@ch2m.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:52 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators Looks like someone did a cut and paste from a general mechanical spec and just painted

Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators

2012-10-01 Thread Ron Greenman
...@firesprinkler.org [mailto: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Timothy W Goins Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:38 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Fire Pump on vibration spring type isolators They're called vibration arresters and I can see where