We are happy to report that enquiries for our new ZONE GUARDIAN flow test device continue to arrive almost daily. Several orders have been secured and delivered by us and our partner, Zeffire, but of course we don’t expect to see full growth until product approval is achieved – which we are working on as quickly as possible. Last week …
Christmas Greetings and Shutdown Information
Firstly, may we take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for their ongoing support during 2016, which – despite early summer Brexit wobbles – has ended ridiculously busy for ourselves and almost everyone we have spoken to recently, both suppliers and customers alike. This year has been a tiring but exciting one, and we expect next year to …
BAFSA Biennial Conference 2016
We were thrilled to attend the BAFSA biennial Fire Sprinkler Conference & Exhibition in Cardiff this week. As well as a chance to catch-up, brainstorm and idea-share with peers, the excellent programme of speakers and workshops provided some food for thought, as well as the latest legislation and areas of focus for the future of the industry. However, for us it was …
Zone Guardian – new Sprinkler System Flow Test device
Sale Engineering Products is pleased to announce the launch of the ZONE GUARDIAN in partnership with distributing company Zeffire Limited. The ZONE GUARDIAN is a device which streamlines the mandatory quarterly testing of sprinkler system water flow detectors enabling it to be carried out quickly and easily. The unit ensures that no water is wasted when the test is carried …
“A refreshing change”… a tale of happy customer service
An occasional customer called us recently to make an enquiry in relation to the replacement of an electrical component for one of our compressors (well out of warranty, we might add at this stage). The problem was, at this particular building in the Canary Wharf area of London, that over time there appeared to be much confusion at their end …
Things busy up at SEP as compressor season gets underway…
As most of our customers will already know, here at Sale Engineering Products we are renowned for our sprinkler system air compressors which are specifically designed and built for dry, alternate, pre-action and tail-end fire sprinkler systems. At this time of year – autumn through to spring – we are especially busy in this regard as many alternate systems switch over from …
Girl Power! SEP recruits first female workshop technician
Sale Engineering is pleased to announce our first female workshop technician, recruited in August to help us satisfy growing demand for a number of our product lines – especially, at the moment, our pump initiation boards – and of course help support the team as we move forwards with our new products. Obviously the industry (engineering in general, not just …
350th Anniversary of the Great Fire of London
Today marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London. On 2nd September 1666 a small fire started at Thomas Farriner’s bakery on Pudding Lane just after midnight. The small fire soon turned into a catastrophic blaze, destroying the homes of 70,000 of the City’s 80,000 inhabitants. No one could have ever imagined a worse day for the City …
Sprinkler System Pressure Gauges
Pressure gauges make up part of the key component of any compliant fire sprinkler system. The system itself is made up of a series of pipes connected to fire sprinkler heads. The pipe network contains a constant water supply. This water has to be kept at an adequate pressure and flow rate. Intricate pressure gauges are used to maintain this …
SEP’s Sliding Tiles Puzzle
Since 2010, when SEP moved into new premises due to the requirement for greater production and warehouse facilities, we have continued to grow, especially over the last 18 months, and something needed to change. Our recent need to create locations for new and more stock and working areas has been done on something of an ad-hoc basis, as space could be conveniently created. The result …