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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 …
Our MD, Rob Bell, attended the 2016 BAFSA Challenge at Mottram Hall, Cheshire on Thursday 23rd June after an invitation from Grundfos. Rob and fellow BAFSA team members took part in a series of (supposedly!) fun team-building & networking events with the day ending in a barbeque and presentation. The day, which was held in the slightly malodorous but picturesque gardens of Mottram Hall …
We pride ourselves on our top quality fire sprinkler parts and top customer service, however given that the majority of our products are made to bespoke specifications, the room for error is substantial. Our attention to detail and skilled engineers means that over 99% of the time we deliver orders with no issues whatsoever, but it doesn’t always work out that …
Did you know there are 45,000 fires each year only in residential buildings in the UK? Historically, fire sprinkler systems have mostly been used for commercial buildings such as warehouses, factories or department stores. Today, however, there is a growing trend that sees fire sprinklers being installed in residential dwellings too. Fire alarms may not be enough on their own Fire …
Since the first recognised system, invented in 1812, many different types of fire sprinkler systems have been created to face disparate situations and environmental conditions. There are seven, which we list below: Wet pipe systems Wet pipe systems are definitely the most commonly used fire sprinkler systems. Why? Because it is very reliable and, at the same time, simple. Basically …
Following the recent launch of our compact and inexpensive stainless steel residential riser range (residential or domestic valve set), we were contacted by one of our customers, Hall & Kay, to ask if we could help formulate a solution to a minor works problem they had inherited. A small block of flats in Lancaster, which had a sprinkler system in the stairway, …
Our Operating & Maintenance instructions state that, amongst other things, our wall-mounted units must be securely bolted to the wall prior to initiation. Here’s why… We were recently contacted by one of our customers to advise us that a compressor we had sent (to replace one which had failed) was suffering from electrical problems. We are proud of our quality and workmanship …
The fire sprinkler systems we know today date back around 200 years to what is often recognised as the world’s first recognised system installed in 1812 at the Theatre Royal in London’s Drury Lane. The theatre’s architect, William Congreve, also patented his invention which comprised a cylindrical airtight water reservoir holding approximately 95,000 litre of water. A 250mm water main …
Dry pipe systems require ultra dry, ultra clean compressed air and our air compressors with desiccant dryers are designed specifically for these applications. A dry pipe sprinkler system provides protection in cold areas of a building where very low or freezing temperatures can be expected. This would include places such as walk-in commercial freezers, unheated warehouse spaces, loading docks open to the outside …
Following many customer requests, and after some time in product development, we are proposing the introduction of a compact design residential riser assembly. The various options are illustrated in the images and data table below. The unit is specifically designed to be both smaller and cheaper than many risers currently available; and in addition, rather than having to work around …
