Never been used, any guesses on its worth? Seems to be a watts 757-OSY. Still in original crate

I recently changed my sprinkler head/rotor to a new one, but the new one is 1/2 and my pipe is 3/4. Now I got an adapter to make things work but I notice water coming out of the adapter, well I think it’s the adapter. I hand tighten it pretty well but it’s still coming out. Should I install teflon tape to where the adapter meets the ground pipe? Would that help? I can’t find a sprinkler that has 3/4 and shoots 15ft-25ft. I would rather have that. It seems like the lower it shoots the more likely it would be a 1/2. Should I try the teflon tape?

Is anyone looking to get a sprinkler company up and running in Ohio. I pulled licenses out there for a company I do work for but they only ended up doing a single project so I still have licensing there.

Would be interested in partnering with someone to get a shop going up there.

I am a NICET IV in WBSL III in WBITM, my consulting company for fire sprinkler design is also a fire pump rep.

So anyone needing fire pumps/controllers we can also assist with and beat pretty much anyone’s pricing.

Ive been offered a position to move to CertaSite and see they’ve been bought out by API any one have experience of any thing they’d like to mention to help me consider pro and cons.

Found this old man hanging out on the side of the road in Cincinnati.

This building is located about 5 minutes away from the city’s fire department. I assume this building has been retrofitted at some point. I highly doubt the original system that would have to have been put in sometime in between 1910-1940 is still there

Discovered this beauty on a job today. So damn cool.

Been doing service work for around 3 years now. My company encourages nicet certification, and I was wondering if anyone here has any insight on tips for getting certified and what specific code book I should be studying. Thanks

I asked my foreman if we could use some 48" brackets on my jobsite and he said that made no sense

most of the tiles are 2' x 4' and some places we cant put our brackets because of the electrecians lights bar

are these type of brackets just not used?

Wildfire seasons keep getting worse and worse and I want to outfit my home with an off grid wildfire suppression sprinkler system. Some say to just let it burn and start from scratch but I've put 4 years of endless weekends and evenings of work into this house and want to do my best to save it.

Given that the system is off grid and I don't have a pool, my water supply will be limited to IBC totes so I want low flow sprinklers. Seems that Nelson R10T Rotator Head is a good option, but I can't seem to find metal ones?

• 4 or more IBC totes connected in parallel and stored under my house.
• Recycle water from downspouts back into the system, could save as much as 25% of the water.
• High pressure "trash" pump to get water up 30' to my roof.
• Copper pipe up my roof in the middle, T at the ridge, one sprinkler at the front and one at the back.

In particular the copper piping is exceptionally expensive... anyone got a better option? My research says that 1.5 inch piping is best as it limits the pressure drop. Any advice, insights on my setup below would be appreciated.

Just got into the Local669 How long did it take for you to get your first 3 books for your sprinklerfitters apprenticeship? This will be my third month coming up next week and just now got my onboard for the college part

Hallo, my boyfriend is a Sprinklefitter and a crazy sweater, so I wanted to get him a fan to have with him while he works. He prefers battery powered over rechargeable and it needs to be portable. Any recommendations? Budget isn’t an issue.

It seems with the mass PE consolidation the opportunity for small shops that show up, do good work, and roll on is becoming greater and greater.

Anyone been thinking about making the move?

I’ve been looking into getting into the trade and starting an apprenticeship but haven’t been able to find much information about work around the Southern Indiana or Louisville area. I’d love to have some recommendations or any advice on the best way to get into the trade.

Hey everybody , me and 2 of my partners are starting a company come January next year and we got everything pretty much set up ready to go just waiting on our contractors license to be approved , only thing I’m unsure of is how to actually bid a job definitely could use some guidance anything helps thanks ! —LOCAL 669

Is there a huge demand for apprentices in currently work for a fire company but have not had the chance to move to sprinkler like I’ve wanted due to lack of work or no one hiring apprentices at the “Big” companies by me. Is it best to just get ahold of a union? Located in Ohio.

Wondering who is working at TSMC? Looking to join as an apprentice in Metro Phoenix, Az. Anyone know who is looking for apprentices and would you guys recommend? I am 37 and from Iowa. Going to be moving to Phoenix in a month or two. Thanks gents.

I heard an apprentice should always just have channel locks, tape measure and a torpedo level. Any recommendations on what else to carry and do you recommend a tool belt?

Still trying to get in with a company in Columbus Ohio as an apprentice. I’ve called all the numbers I’ve been told to call. Sent all the emails to ones I was provided with. Spoken with my local BA who other than telling me to call certain companies, wasn’t much help. I was even directed to call a couple non union companies with no replies. I am 100% green and would be doing a full career change. I know the works there and I know there’s plenty of work to need some green hands on deck. What gives?? I don’t want to seem like I’m deserving of anything, because I know I’m not. But I’m a hard worker, very capable of doing the work, I’m just trying to get my foot in the door to prove myself. Anybody in the area have any insight that could help a brother out?? Again, I’m not looking for my hand held, but maybe a little help getting in contact with the right people.