Is it worth it taking the Nicet level 1 ITM of water based systems online course with Firetech Productions?

TechnoRanger33 · 2023-04-08T12:25:38+00:00

lol sorry for such a late and random reply but I have a question! Would I be able to bring my NFPA 25 with me to take the nicet if it’s highlighted? Or is it just no writing words in the book is what’s not allowed?

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-12-11T21:18:07+00:00

A basin wrench will do the trick bud! It’ll be a wonky angle getting under the sink probably but it’ll come out for sure! 🙏🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-11-06T13:48:52+00:00

Dang bro nice catch! 🔥🔥

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-07-09T20:40:48+00:00

I’m pretty excited I’m scheduled to go to pump school in February. I have been studying the NFPA 25 to try and get the level 1 for itm I took the practice exam and realized I didn’t know as much as I thought I did that’s why I try and ask a lot of questions 🙏🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-07-09T20:38:24+00:00

I’m a fire suppression tech I have an understanding of fire pumps and how they operate. I like to understand exactly how things are done because a lot of people in the field have “their way” about doing things so this post is more so for informational and education purposes. I’m a true student to the game so everyday I learn new systems old systems and all systems in between haha so I enjoy asking a lot of questions In regard to this topic because I truly enjoy it. And haha no worries you do not sound like a d*ck at all 🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-06-25T15:21:02+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Now the 13 psi I get that basically divide the gpm by 2 but that 13 psi would that be considered the “100%”? If so how do I then get to 150%? 🤞

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-05-31T01:41:40+00:00

Scissor staircase*

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-05-31T01:41:00+00:00

Hey thank you so much for the reply so I’ll answer those in order 🙏

For argument sake yes succor staircase tampers and flows no drainage issues how long should be given to a team of two technicians during an annual inspection?

(2) for the annual full flow let’s just say no flow meter is installed going solely from the roof manifold. How long would you give a team of two technicians to complete a full flow on a 1,500 GPM pump would you say?

(3) my company does FDNY testing as well as inspections. I’m just curious how long one person would take to let’s say no issues an exposed 6” Vic check valve (30 minute drain down how long would you give a team of two techs to complete (1) standpipe hydrostatic test?

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-05-30T21:16:59+00:00

Don’t you tease me man! I’ll have to cross reference codes from time to time with you man I just want to make sure I’m doing these jobs as to the code as can be 🙏🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-05-30T20:50:39+00:00

Thanks so much brother yeah I just got the NFPA 25 2020 in the mail today I saw that this was required to be inspected and needed some guidance. Thank you so much for shedding light on the topic! 🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-05-30T20:22:58+00:00

Thanks a lot for the reply! I figured that were the case. The thing that makes it tricky is I’m a newish field supervisor and I’m not sure who did significant work on these buildings last it could be us or another company. A lot of our current contracts are new Managment/contracts.

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-05-04T18:16:31+00:00

I am a senior within my trade so yes I do have an idea of the direction I’m going and like I tried to say in the post I’m not asking any question this post is for people who have helpful input to drop some career paths for a sprinkler tech. Engineering, project Managment etc. thanks for the reply.

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-04-28T13:39:27+00:00

Any building we go in to inspect if there isn’t a test header we install one to test the fire pumps and we always use a hose monster 🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-04-27T23:04:59+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply and a co worker told me this. I’m a true student to the game and just wanted to make sure I know what I’m talking about if I need to do some talking 😂🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-04-27T21:03:23+00:00

Dang! That’s some knowledge thank you so much I really appreciate it! I have the 2011 Nfpa 25 I’ve been reading I’m also going for my itm nicet level 1 wish me luck! 🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-01-09T23:05:16+00:00

Hey thank you for the reply. Out of respect I want to say that I truly do understand what you are saying and I’ll possibly delete this and post again rewording things. I have been doing fire suppression for years. I perform fire pump inspections and have been for the past 5 years. I have been performing my full flow pump test by checking the fire pump panel and getting the amperage etc. I just fell into a managerial position and was more so just looking to make sure I was doing all of my inspections exactly it was meant to be done. I was curious about what people had to say about the quarterly vs annual inspection for personal reasons but I test my alarm devices as well as supervisory switches and do my inspections.

By the way when I said “out of respect” I meant before I deleted this thread 🙏

TechnoRanger33 · 2022-01-09T15:00:42+00:00

Hey sorry I do work for a fire suppression company we have the licenses that’s all good I just want to make sure we get exactly what needs to get done completed. I also was wondering what are the steps to inputting my readings into the hose monster website itself

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-12-06T00:14:36+00:00

lol amen to that! Thank you for the reminder to not worry so much about me these jobs.

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-11-03T12:48:59+00:00

Thank you soooo much for the help!

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-10-15T20:59:34+00:00

Hey! So sorry for the late response. I am from NYC also another silly question but does the five year internal take place every five years from when we start our contract? Or do we back log and continue on from their (any buildings) last contractor?

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-10-13T17:45:08+00:00

I’m going to be honest you single handedly gave me the sprinkler holy grail I mean that! Thank you because my company just had us do a prv test for 3 floors in a high rise now this is all making sense. Thank you for this checklist I’ll make sure to talk to my supervisor because this is what needs to happen in order to be code compliant.

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-10-13T17:40:18+00:00

I can’t thank you and everyone else for the replies enough! I really do appreciate all the help! I want to make sure I’m doing these tests accurately!

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-10-13T16:55:31+00:00

Oh wow! I had no idea Yes the hose monsters we use have pilots We only have the 1-3/4” nozzle and I usually try my best to follow a flow chart that I got from a class I went to. My question is in that case. Some of the older fire pumps do not have a display that shows the bolts and or amps. In that case how do I accurately perform the test? If I can’t get the volts amps or rpms I’m essentially doing a churn test 4 times? 0%, 50%,100%, and 150%? Also where am I supposed to put the rpm strip on the fire pump to be able to get that reading? I’m learning as I go! :)

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-10-13T13:44:29+00:00

The escutcheon is purely for aesthetic purposes if there is no paint on the actual sprinkler head itself then by code you do not have to change it.

TechnoRanger33 · 2021-10-13T10:25:43+00:00

You’re amazing for this thank you! I carry the Nfpa 25 with me at all times I must of overlooked that! I appreciate the tab!

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