Diesel Fire Pump Engines: The Illusion of Compliance Let’s be clear: most fire pump systems in Australia are not designed—they are purchased. From a distance, a fire pump looks like a simple piece of equipment. A skid, an engine, a controller, some pipework. But in reality, it is a critical life safety system that sits at the […]
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MELFIRE specialises in the repair of most pieces of wet fire equipment. In the photos above, you can see a circa 6-year-old 380T Diesel engine, which has failed in an outdoor enclosure. These 380T engines are not comparable to a Perkins, CAT, or John Deere engine and are priced much lower. Unfortunately, rapid developments in
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Fire Hydrant Gauges Melbourne Testing: Micrometer M1104 in Action Accurate Fire Hydrant Gauge Testing in Melbourne: Using the Micrometer M1104 During a recent fire hydrant gauges Melbourne testing at a small apartment block, the Micrometer M1104 enabled efficient gauge readings without a Y Piece. This Melbourne testing setup allowed the system’s pumped hydrant to exceed
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Our New Fire Truck 2023: A Classic Addition to Our Fleet We’re excited to introduce our new fire truck 2023—a vintage gem that has quickly become a beloved member of our firefighting team. This 1988 Mazda fire truck arrived just over a year ago and has already proven its worth time and time again. Despite
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AS2419 (YAP) mandates the inclusion of a pressure gauge with a gauge cock at each fire hydrant booster. The gauge cock enables easy removal and calibration checks against a known gauge every five years, essential for ensuring accuracy. Without a gauge cock, testing becomes challenging, potentially requiring system draining where isolation valves are unavailable, making
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FIre As you can see from the photos above, the old 100-mm hydrant water supply has been disconnected from the existing 100-mm elbow and check valve. A new 100-mm pipe has been installed from the 100-mm flange at ground level to the new booster assembly. While on site, I took photos of the inside of
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We often get “Questions” from clients on defects related to services in a path of travel. Generally speaking these can be resolved with some Raven Smoke seals, and a sheet of cement sheet on the door (Or similar) Generally, the cause for concern relates to AV distribution on the apartment floor in a small cupboard.
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Attached to this post, is a document prepared in 2005 comparing the different types of flow testing equipment on the market. I personally use the M1104 Micrometer. Its an American flow meter, heavy duty, highly accurate and made by a good company. There are also two austrlian made units avaliable, one by AMBIT instruments in
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The VBA released the follow practice note today on underground, key operated sluice valves. Source: www.vba.vic.gov.au Overview of Clause 9.3.2.2 of AS 2419.1:2021 The VBA has confirmed, after consulting with industry stakeholders, that operators must close below-ground sluice valves by rotating the key anti-clockwise. Clause 9.3.2.2(c) of AS 2419.1:2021 does not apply to these specific
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Fire safety is of paramount importance in ensuring the protection of lives and properties. As a city committed to safeguarding its residents and assets, effective fire protection systems are a top priority. Fire panels are crucial components of these systems. They play a vital role in early fire detection and help coordinate emergency responses effectively.
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