I’ve done d systems using Bluebeam and elite’s fire program.
From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> On Behalf Of Colin Taylor via Sprinklerforum Sent: Friday, November 08, 2019 11:16 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Colin Taylor <co...@domesticsprinklers.co.uk>; Parsley Consulting <parsleyconsult...@cox.net> Subject: RE: 13D CAD and Calc Program Owen If you want a simple spreadsheet and are using CPVC I can let you have a one. Regards Colin Taylor <http://www.domesticsprinklers.co.uk/> <http://www.firas-database.co.uk/registers/> <http://www.bafsa.org.uk/> Unit 16/17, Hamm Beach Road, Portland Marina, Portland. Dorset. DT5 1DX Tel/24hr: +44 (0) 1305 765763 <mailto:co...@domesticsprinklers.co.uk> co...@domesticsprinklers.co.uk DSL (Domestic Sprinklers Ltd) does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message. The recipient is responsible for verifying its authenticity before acting on the contents. Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and may not represent those of DSL. From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> > On Behalf Of Parsley Consulting via Sprinklerforum Sent: 08 November 2019 16:15 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Cc: Parsley Consulting <parsleyconsult...@cox.net <mailto:parsleyconsult...@cox.net> > Subject: Re: 13D CAD and Calc Program I have to agree with the others Owen. Those programs which are integrated provide so much more flexibility and functionality than due two separate stand-alone programs. There are two caveats here however. The first is noting your criteria that the solution be "simple and inexpensive if possible." If you're considering a substantial amount of production it's wise to remember "you get what you pay for." Purchasing software to do what you want can be quite difficult it the cost is the most important factor. I would much rather spend a little more money up front and end up with software that does exactly what I want it to do or as close to that as possible. To purchase a limited system that has to be tailored to your needs could create more difficulty that it solves. The second concern is the oldest rule in data processing - garbage in = garbage out. If the data input is cumbersome, or challenging, or confusing then you should take into consideration how confident you're going to be that the results are going to be as accurate as you need. If all you're doing is layout of 13D systems and supporting them with hydraulic calculations I would suggest continuing to do the layout as you have, and develop your own spreadsheets to do the hydraulics. sincerely, Ken Wagoner, SET Parsley Consulting 350 West 9th Avenue, Suite 206 Escondido, California 92025 Phone 760-745-6181 Visit the website <http://www.parsleyconsulting.com/> On 11/08/2019 6:50 AM, Travis Mack via Sprinklerforum wrote: Yeah. I would say autosprink as well. But as he said low cost, plain cad and a spreadsheet is about as cheap as you can get. Unless draw by hand and a calculator for Calcs. Travis Mack, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G, SET 480-505-9271 MFP Design, LLC www.mfpdesign,com <http://www.mfpdesign,com> Send large files to MFP Design via: https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign Sent from my iPhone On Nov 8, 2019, at 7:34 AM, Tim Stone via Sprinklerforum <mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> <sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: Owen, I have used most of the Sprinkler cad programs available and my only suggestion is AutoSPRINK. I have been using this package since 2006 and while not inexpensive I feel it is the best. Active live Hydraulics are the best! Regards, G. Tim Stone G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC NICET Level III Engineering Technician Fire Protection Sprinkler Design and Consulting Services 117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452 CELL: (802) 373-0638 TEL: (802) 434-2968 <mailto:tston...@comcast.net> tston...@comcast.net From: Sprinklerforum <mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> On Behalf Of firstin--- via Sprinklerforum Sent: Friday, November 8, 2019 8:07 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Cc: firs...@aol.com <mailto:firs...@aol.com> Subject: 13D CAD and Calc Program Hello all, I've been drawing 13D systems by hand on reflective ceiling plans for years. I'm now looking for recommendations for a CAD program for 13D systems, something simple and inexpensive if possible. I've been using Hydronics to run the calculations. There is a problem with this program when trying to plug in a pump. I would like to know who is using what as far a as calculation program. Any recommendations on computer drawing and calculation programs. Thanks all! Owen Evans Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
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