Our expert responds #8

8 giugno 2020

by Idroelettrica spa

Which flexible joints can be used to connect the fire pumps?

QUESTION
WHICH FLEXIBLE JOINTS CAN BE USED TO CONNECT THE FIRE PUMPS?

RESPONSE
AS PROVIDED FOR IN POINT 6.1.2. OF UNI/TR 11438:2016 THE FLEXIBLE JOINTS THAT CAN BE USED TO CONNECT THE FIRE PUMPS ARE THOSE THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF UNI EN 12845:2020 17.1.4
Therefore, rubber joints are prohibited and only steel joints that can withstand pressures of ≥ 40 bar are allowed.

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