Pipe corrosion has long been a problem within dry pipe fire sprinkler systems, and for almost 20 years Nitrogen has been a possible solution in reducing it to minimise leaks and extend the lifespan of steel-piped systems. Although the use of Nitrogen is growing in some sectors, it is neither suitable nor cost-effective for all: for instance, we would certainly …
As part of SEP’s dedication to helping customer get the best out of their equipment, we have teamed up with local company Peak Fire Training Services and will soon be launching a new training course dedicated to Dry Risers – we know that there are limited courses available in the UK, and we are asked regularly about this, so we …
Here at SEP, we know that when your client has lost a jockey pump, they’ve probably lost their automatic fire sprinkler system protection – at the very least, a fire pump may have been initiated along with the associated time and hassle to re-set. After years of building relationships, we work with all major pump manufacturers so, when you need a replacement, we’re ready …
Rob, our MD, was privileged to be able to attend the European Fire Sprinkler Network’s (EFSN) Fire Sprinkler International conference and exhibition in Paris (very handy, as he’s a big fan of France!), on 22/23 April – the event broke all previous records, being attended by over 600 fire sprinkler industry representatives from across the globe… UK and France, obviously, …
After more than a year of research, design and development, SEP introduces the first, and only, floor-standing compact oil-free super-quiet compressor designed specifically for the fire sprinkler market. Using our extremely popular and trusty SEP0.7S motor/pump, along with our renowned top-quality trim and electrics, we are sure this is going to be a winner. Why? On every measure, our SEP0.7S.FR (Floor-mount Receiver) is …
Something we have been offering for some years now, but many customers are unaware of, is the option that you or your clients have to return any ‘end-of-life’ SEP products (or any other products we have supplied) for recycling. We will then disassemble, segregate and recycle all recyclable materials through our own waste carriers, and safely dispose of anything else …
One of the things we discuss heavily at our training sessions – and often with customers out in the field – is the importance of orientation when installing Zone Guardian (or Zonecheck, for that matter!). If installing on a vertical riser, you don’t need to read on! As you can see from our graphic above, the ZG is built with the flow switch and …
…coming soon! As most of our commercial sprinkler customers will know, we are renowned for our top-quality air compressors designed and built specifically for dry, alternate and pre-action fire sprinkler systems. In fact, when our MD first arrived back in 2014, it seems that most of customers considered us as ‘the compressor company’ (although we’ve come a long way since …
Here at SEP, we sell a lot of specialist valves, and something which seems to cause most confusion is in relation to solenoid/automatic/actuated valves and the meaning of ‘normally open‘ or ‘normally closed‘. You may also hear the same terms being used in relation to switches, electrical circuits, alarm panels, pressure or flow switches etc – and although principle is …
It’s far from unusual in the northern hemisphere for fire sprinkler systems to be dry (either all the time, or only during winter months, or maybe only part of the system) – and this is one of the reasons why our exclusive range of UK-manufactured air compressors is one of our biggest lines. Such systems can include warehouses, loading bays, …
