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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Friction Loss Formulas Friction loss formulas refers to the loss of pressure or “head” in pipe flow caused by fluid friction. Think of it as the tug-of-war happening within the confines of a pipe, where the fluid and the pipe wrestle against each other, causing some energy to be lost in the process. Decoding this
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Has Honeywell Gone Out of Business? What we Know About BC2000 Has Honeywell gone out of business? It’s a question some might ask given recent challenges in sourcing replacement parts. Recently, we received an exciting inquiry asking MFE to quote for a full fire panel replacement. It turns out the previous fire contractor struggled to
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Fire Hydrant Repairs Melbourne Welcome to Melfire Pty Ltd – your trusted partner in sprinkler fitting and plumbing services, specialised in maintaining, repairing, and servicing fire hydrant systems. Our proficient team ensures optimal performance of your fire safety installations, instilling a sense of security that your property is protected. Whether it\’s routine upkeep or emergency
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Understanding the Five-Yearly Fire Hydrant System Maintenance Service If you’re wondering what comes with the fire hydrant system five yearlies service as outlined in AS1851.2012, you’re in the right place! Our comprehensive maintenance ensures that your fire hydrant system remains compliant and safe, providing all the essential details you need about our expert services.
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It\’s time to step up our game in maintenance, Victoria! Reflecting on mVictoria, it’s time we step up in fire maintenance! Reflecting on the Past I recall a time when smartphones were rare and the internet was new. We relied on outdated standards and communicated through Nokia 3110s. Tools like FaceTime or YouTube were unimaginable
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It’s time for fire-maintenance-companies-lets-step-up-2 to step up the game in maintenance, Victoria! Ensuring your fire safety systems are well-maintained is crucial to keeping your property protected. Reflecting on my early years in the fire industry, I recall a time when smartphones were a novelty and the internet was in its infancy. We leaned heavily on
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Hydrant Certifiers: Trusted and Experienced Melfire, a licensed plumbing and sprinkler fitting company in Melbourne, specializes in fire protection systems. Our team is highly skilled in servicing and maintaining these systems, including large-scale projects like full system overhauls. We conduct comprehensive flow tests, including AS1851 tests for hydrant and sprinkler systems. Specialization in Sprinkler Fitting
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Fire Doors and AS1905 Compliance: Getting it Right the First Time Ensuring fire doors code compliance is crucial for maintaining safety in any building. It’s not just about regular checks; compliance begins during the initial Essential Safety Measures (ESM) inspections of newly installed fire doors. Adhering to the AS1905 standard ensures that every aspect, from
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