I understand. People that know me know that 12:30 means that I havn't got a clue as to what time I'll be done, there, etc.
On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:31 PM, Phelps, Mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you know Ron Fletcher well, you'll know that any question that requires a > numeric answer, will always be answered as "SIX" > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ron > Greenman > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:57 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: 200 psi test for components rated 175 > > > That's funny. I'm pretty taciturn and your word elicited an out loud chuckle. > > On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Fletcher, Ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> six >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gregg Key >> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:37 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: 200 psi test for components rated 175 >> >> Speaking of such test, How many systems are installed with a means to >> test the backflow at the required forward flow rate? like a wall >> hydrant? >> >> Thom McMahon wrote: >>> Don't forget the derided full forward flow test! >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve >>> Leyton >>> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:42 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: Re[2]: 200 psi test for components rated 175 >>> >>> So it's contractual, not philosophical. Presumably, the installing >>> contractor tests it ... >>> >>> I don't think we're talking about testing the backflow appliances >>> itself for functionality - that's best left for the "certified >> backflow >>> technician." If you pump up an UG including the BFP, the relief >> valve >>> will only operate when there's a differential between the clappers. >>> So an RPZ or RPDA usually weeps a bit when you pump it up, but once >>> the line is equalized you can run a conventional hydro. And if you >>> just want to test against it, you can pump up through the FDC or main >>> drain or the supply-side tap on the riser check, if so equipped. >>> >>> Steve Leyton >>> Protection Design & Consulting >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Coastal >>> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:10 PM >>> To: Steve Leyton >>> Subject: Re[2]: 200 psi test for components rated 175 >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I start 1' AFF with my work. I sub out any underground installation >>> work I get (which I try to avoid) and it is up to them to test it. >>> Only question I have is how do you get an RPZ to hold the back >>> pressure to hydro to it? Pump the system up through the #1 test cock? >>> >>> -- >>> Best regards, >>> Charles Thurston >>> Coastal mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> Thursday, May 29, 2008, 6:55:37 PM, you wrote: >>> >>>> I'll bite - why not? If the Fire Department pumps into the FDC, >>> isn't >>>> it likely to back pressure the BFP to at least 150? And if so, >>> wouldn't >>>> it be prudent to test the assembly? >>> >>>> Steve Leyton >>>> Protection Design & Consulting >>> >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >>>> Charles Thurston >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 3:30 PM >>>> To: IPA >>>> Subject: Re: 200 psi test for components rated 175 >>> >>>> Hello IPA, >>> >>>> I for one have never put 200 on the backflow, I will not either. >>> >>>> Thursday, May 29, 2008, 6:03:25 PM, you wrote: >>> >>>>> I've got this question posed to me: >>> >>>>> Backflow preventor is rated at 175 (as are most of the fire >>>>> sprinkler >>>>> components) yet we are required to do a 200 psi test. Is the keyword >>>> here >>>>> "working pressure" of 175 psi or am I missing something? >>> >>>>> thx, >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe, send an email >>>> to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >>> >>> To Unsubscribe, send an email >>> to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >>> >>> To Unsubscribe, send an email >>> to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >>> >>> To Unsubscribe, send an email >>> to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >> >> To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >> > > > > -- > Ron Greenman > at home.... > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) > -- Ron Greenman at home.... _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
