Where life interacts with infrastructure.

Nu Flow Upgrades Durability of Fire Suppression System

As with all mechanical systems, fire suppression systems and their water supply pipes have an expected useful life before repairs become commonplace and replacement will be required. However, using their patented epoxy coating, Nu Flow can now upgrade the durability of those pipes and extend their useful life. Nu Flows epoxy coating technology is effective in small diameter pipes as well as large diameter water mains and fire suppression supply lines (up to 12 in diameter). You can join a growing list of companies that have preserved and protected their fire suppression pipes, avoiding the cost and disruption of replacing those systems. For example, Nu Flow completed a large fire training center pipe-lining project in which they renovated the potable water system with their effective alternative to traditional pipe replacement. The work was done in three stages, avoiding disruption to the ongoing daily training. Project: Line fire suppression water lines consisting of black steel pipe of various sizes. Customer: The City of San Diego (California), which manages the Naval Base San Diegos Fire Training Center, a decommissioned U.S. Naval Base. Site: Six buildings in the Training & Safety Division Facility housing a state of the art computerized fire simulator built for the U.S. Navy in 1993. The center trains more than 35,000 military personnel each year and is also used to train municipal firefighters and civilians. System: Over half a mile of black steel pipe ranging from 1 1/2 to 6 in diameter including multiple elbows, tees and transitions in pipe diameter. Situation: Several buildings at the facility were experiencing multiple plumbing leaks. Re-piping was considered but rejected due to high costs and lengthy down time. Solution: Nu Flow coordinated the project by stages and formulated a work schedule that promoted clear lines of communication with the naval base personnel regarding the ongoing work. Nu Flow first used compressed air and garnet to clean the inside of the entire piping system. Nu Flow then applied an evenlycoated layer of their patented epoxy to stop leaks and prevent corrosion.

Communication and flexible scheduling is key to happy clients. A job of this size requires as much customer service as epoxy application.
- Matt Marcum, Lead Tech Specialist, Nu Flow

Aging problems in potable pipe systems, whether made of copper, steel or other materials, are common in all commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Whether you are experiencing problems now or are interested in preventing the inevitable failure of your plumbing system, Nu Flow is available to restore your peace of mind. Note: Renovating fire suppression systems with Nu Flows epoxy coating may require local or regional regulatory approvals. Call Nu Flow for information on your specific region.

p/n 359 v1.2

North America: 1-800-834-9597 | International: 1-905-433-5510 info@nuflowtech.com | www.nuflowtech.com