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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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