Beyond the Basic Auxiliary Drain

Two Upgrades that Save Thousands

A broken auxiliary drain, sometimes referred to as a drum drip, is at best an inconvenience to building tenants. At the worst, it costs facility owners thousands (or in some cases, hundreds of thousands) of dollars. One international furniture retailer reported that shutting down due to a broken auxiliary drain cost them $50,000 per hour in lost business, plus the cost of system maintenance and fines paid to the fire department for responding to a false system trip.

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AGF Participates in the 2019 Eagles Autism Challenge

The Eagles Autism Challenge started in 2018 when Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, who’s experienced autism in his own family, wanted to use the power of the Eagles’ brand to provide awareness and critical resources to autism research. The event took place on May 18th this year with a fundraiser leading up to a bike ride (15 miles, 30 miles, or 50 miles), 5K run/walk, sensory walk, and virtual participation.

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Made in America – Why Should You Care?

AGF President Jim McHugh goes into detail to answer the question “Made in America: Why Should You Care?” in Sprinkler Age Magazine. From stimulating the US economy to ensuring code-compliant, high-quality products, choosing American manufacturers is a great choice for your project. Read the full article here, or keep reading for some highlights.

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AGF Announces New PURGEnVENT Model 7930ECA

Endcap Automatic Air Venting Valve for Fire Sprinkler System Installs Quickly and Continually Eliminates Air to Reduce Corrosion

AGF Manufacturing, a designer and manufacturer of specialized fire sprinkler components, announces their newest addition to the PURGEnVENT product line, the Model 7930ECA endcap automatic air venting valve assembly.

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