Re: Anyone work with foam systems

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You ever see those pix of the foam "test" at a hanger? Extremely funny. I
think someone posted a link to it here about a year ago.


"FIRETEK" <firetech(change-the-ch-to-k)@telus.net> wrote in message
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| To expand a bit upon Frank's post, manufacturer's training helps but
| certainly isn't mandatory.  Inspection usually involves disconnecting the
| squib or solenoid valve and ensuring all the initiating devices annunciate
| at the panel, the programmed release sequence is initiated, and the panel
| provides the proper output to discharge the system and shut down required
| devices.  It's also a good idea to test the "cancel discharge" functions
| which will only work if an automatic intiating device (heat, smoke, or
flame
| detector) is activated.  The "manual discharge" will do exactly that,
| usually with no chance for user intervention once activated (although I
have
| seen it done in one large hangar, but that one was "weird").  On the
| mechanical side, you have to weigh the cylinders, check pressures,
nozzles,
| etc.  One more thing.  Before you initiate any testing, make sure to move
| valuable equipment away from the area.  It's not a good idea to flood
| someone's nice expensive Learjet with foam (although I hear it cleans up
all
| bright and shiny).  :-)
|
|
| "Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
message
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| > nick markowitz wrote:
| > > Have a petro customer where i just changed out a releasing panel for
| there
| > > foam system which protects the gasoline loading rack.  They said they
| are
| > > having an extremely hard time getting techs to service there national
| foam
| > > system any one familar with what it takes to fully inspect and cerify
| them.
| > >
| > >
| >
| >
| > Yup.
|
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