APi NSG Newsletter | Fall 2018

industry updates

Augury pump detector this sensor has got your back what can it do for you?

There is now a new technology to allow for an early warning of pump failure. Sensors are placed on the pump that monitor for vibrations as the pump runs. The data is compared to the other weekly/monthly pump churns and reports are produced for the end user. If you are interested in adding predictive

technology to your fire pumps, please reach out to Ben McCurdy. For more information, check out this amazing technology here.

www.augury.com

surge protection lightning threatens our critical technology keep your facility safe

In the event of a power surge or lightning strike, it is important that your critical electrical equipment is protected. A surge protector will do just that. It is designed to protect fire alarm panels from voltage spikes in facilities that have wires extending beyond the 4 walls of the building. Wires would be extended if you have an additional building on campus that is hooked up to the same panel, or if the panel is connected to telephone lines. Read more about how your facility could benefit from surge protection in this article by Joseph Cervantes of Space Age Electronics.

Code books learn more about the code books adopted in your area

knowledge is power Click here to clarify what code books are adopted in your area!

Your specific code questions cannot be answered here, but you will find the enforcement agencies along with their contact information. This information can then be used to reach out to the AHJ for specific questions and answers!

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