Mill Brook Fire Protection

  Fire pumps are the powerhouse of the fire sprinkler system. A well-maintained fire sprinkler system with an effective fire pump can prevent fatal accidents and can save your property from irrevocable damages. Before getting into what type of fire pump you need for your sprinkler system, let’s first understand how a fire pump works and facilitates the sprinkler system. A fire pump is made of a motor and obtains water from a water tank or any other source. It uses electricity or diesel fuel to function and, a high-pressure disperses the water through the sprinkler system and hose standpipes. A fire pump starts automatically when the pressure of the water dips below a verge in a fire system. There are various fire pumps like a horizontal split case, vertical split case, vertical in-line, and vertical turbine, but the horizontal split case is the most popular one. A horizontal split case is an in-line pump in which the pump housing is divided axially into two parts. These p

  A fire can occur anytime, anywhere. In fact, home fires are more common in cold weather. Also, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 51% of home fire deaths occur between 11 pm and 7 am when most people sleep. Most fire alarms are audible, so people with deafness are more vulnerable to the danger of a home fire, especially at night. Here are the three main smoke detectors and fire protection devices available to the hearing impaired: Strobe Lights: Rather than relying solely on sound, the flash alert flash is a visual indication of danger. If you rely on night flash alerts that may be sleeping, look for alerts that are strong enough to awaken someone, the NFPA advises. Also, be aware that older people may be less responsive to flash alerts. Vibration: When it comes to fire, sleep is a particularly dangerous time. It ignites between 11:00 pm and 6:00 pm at bedtime. According to the NFPA, 7 am is common. Alarms that vibrate pillows and beds (sometimes called “bed shaker