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Jockey Pump on a Dry Pipe System 1
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Thanks all for the replies.
@SD2 - in my original post, I was asking whether a jockey pump, in addition to the main fire pump, was required upstream of the dry pipe valves. I do have a main fire pump to boost pressure from the fire service connection, as the pressure is insufficient. However, normally on wet systems, I have seen a jockey pump too, which serves to keep the main fire pump from starting automatically in the case of small leaks on the system side. Based on the replies I have received on this forum, it appears none is required, since the air compressor is serving this same purpose. However, I would like to know whether there is any harm in having one?
@SD2 - in my original post, I was asking whether a jockey pump, in addition to the main fire pump, was required upstream of the dry pipe valves. I do have a main fire pump to boost pressure from the fire service connection, as the pressure is insufficient. However, normally on wet systems, I have seen a jockey pump too, which serves to keep the main fire pump from starting automatically in the case of small leaks on the system side. Based on the replies I have received on this forum, it appears none is required, since the air compressor is serving this same purpose. However, I would like to know whether there is any harm in having one?
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