traditional flow tests discharge water

Why Traditional Flow Tests Discharge Water, and What That Means for Your Building

Ask anyone who has stood in a riser room during a quarterly inspection, and they’ll describe the same sequence. A valve opens, water runs to a drain, and a moment later the alarm sounds. It looks wasteful, and in an occupied building it can feel like a lot of coordination for one alarm signal. There’s…

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Drain-Free Flow Switch Testing with ZoneCheck

Quarterly sprinkler system flow testing can be disruptive—both operationally and in terms of water usage. For years, building owners and facility managers have sought more efficient methods to test their systems without unnecessary water discharge. In addition to water conservation, there is increasing interest in minimizing system impact. Frequent fire pump starts, the introduction of…

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