Grundfos FireSAFE+ training @ SEP

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SEP’s FREE customer training sessions are going down a storm in Stockport, with our latest visitors saying; “I have had some extremely positive feedback from the lads; they really enjoyed it and gained a lot so thank you very much. I am just in the process of looking at the next group to send on 10th December…” So, as well …

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What is a Priority Demand Valve?

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According to BS9251:2021 (Fire sprinkler systems for domestic and residential occupancies — Code of practice) a Priority Demand Valve is a “valve for isolating the supply to the domestic service in the event of sprinkler operation” (BS9251:2021 3.22), and according to paragraph 5.11.3.2 such a device is required where the available flow rate does not exceed 25lpm (for Cat 1 …

Product Focus: AVBP

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Mains-fed commercial fire sprinkler system? False alarms due to pressure fluctuations? Client fed-up with endless checks and resets? You need a SEP Alarm Valve Booster Pump! SEP designed this compact plug-and-play unit many years ago and, apart from some minor improvements over the years, the principle remains the same – this small booster pump maintains a set pressure around the alarm valve to eliminate …

It’s Compressor Time!

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As some of our long-time customers will know, at SEP we love our annual autumn “It’s Compressor Time Again!” article. At this time of year, when alternate systems are being drained of water and switched from wet to dry, and dry system compressors are just working harder, there is a surge in demand for our air compressors for maintenance and …

Sprinkler Tank Immersion Heater

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New for winter 2024/2025, we offer a fire sprinkler water tank immersion heater which is new to the market and innovative in many ways… Used in water tanks that are externally-located, or where they otherwise may be subject to freezing, the purpose of a sprinkler tank immersion heater is to prevent a full layer of ice forming on top of …

SEP Training

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Since our bigger premises was being considered several years ago, creating a space to demonstrate to and train customers on our products has been on our agenda – and now it’s here! A FREE half-day demo/training course, which is full of useful tips and tricks (not sales spiel), and even includes a free lunch. Yes, you read it right! What …

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Types of Sprinkler Systems

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Many laypeople think of fire sprinkler systems (well, maybe they don’t think about them too often!), and may not realise that there are quite a few different types. Each type of automatic fire sprinkler system has different advantages, disadvantages, design considerations, system components, maintenance requirements and more. We summarise below as an overview only, for passing interest and for non-design …