National Grid development requires substitute fire pumps

Date: 16 January 2015
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In order to keep up with an increased demand for liquefied natural gas in the UK, there has been a subsequent requirement for more storage and refinery facilities. So when a private contractor working on the expansion of an existing site sought temporary fire pumps while its permanent system underwent maintenance, Sykes Pumps were asked to design an appropriate solution.

A thorough servicing programme was due to be initiated which meant every single permanent pump would need to be removed and assessed. The engineering team decided that a back-up arrangement was essential during this period, so it was our responsibility to propose and install it.

National Grid development requires substitute fire pumps

The eventual hire package included several Sykes UVO D90 200/150 silenced units and long run 2000 litre fuel tanks. Auto start panels and chalwyn valves were also supplied as well as other necessary accessories, which helped ensure a suitable alternative was on standby while the client’s current system was inspected and repaired.

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