Can the fire pump be switched to automatic control?
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Our company’s fire pump is always in operation; is it possible to modify it using some electrical equipment so that it can be controlled automatically?
In our factory, the low-pressure fire-fighting water and domestic water are part of the same system; it has to keep circulating, as has been said. When the high-pressure fire suppression system is at normal pressure, there are no users, but a small pump is still operating to maintain that pressure. There are also two large backup pumps that start automatically when the pressure drops; they stop automatically when the pressure rises. Additionally, there is an even larger diesel pump that needs to be started manually in case of power outages.
The second floor is the correct answer; generally, a small pump runs continuously to maintain pressure. A pressure switch is installed to automatically activate other fire pumps when the pressure of the water in use drops
It’s definitely possible, but this should be done by professionals. After all, fire safety inspections are involved, so it’s probably not a good idea for users to make changes arbitrarily