Tech Talk

Fire pumps, unlike other pumps are not used continuously. They are generally tested regularly to insure performance, should they be needed.

Sewage or sump pumps are mounted inside a basin to remove liquid once it reaches a designated level in the basin.

Submersible sewage or sump pumps are mounted inside a basin to remove liquid once it reaches a designated level in the basin. The pump is directed to start pumping by its control panel.

Combustion occurs when a combustible material is decomposed exothermically when combined with a supply of oxygen.

Submersible sewage or sump pumps are mounted inside a basin to remove liquid once it reaches a designated level in the basin. The pump is directed to start pumping by its control panel.

Submersible sewage pumps can be used to remove aggressive waste which may contain volatile chemicals detrimental to the environment.

Sewage ejector pits are generally designed with a cover or hatch which is intended to prevent odor from escaping as well as provide a level of support for any traffic which may occur.

Congested commercial building area’s are supported by underground low voltage network systems to allow multiple building connections. Fault currents are reduced by utilities KVA transformers capability and impedance in the power distribution system.

RS-485 is also known as TIA-485 (TIA=Telecommunications Industry Association). RS had been used as an abbreviation for Recommended Standard, but has been dropped by the TIA, yet endures in industry shorthand today.

BACnet is a communications protocol for Building Automation and Control (BAC) networks.

Pressure regulating valves (PRV) are a self-regulating valve designed to provide a set pressure to a piping branch in a building. The booster system provided the building with its system pressure which may damage the fixtures within the building.