Different Types Of Sprinkler Systems

Different Types Of Sprinkler Systems

Bon-Aire Original Ultimate Aluminum Hose Nozzle ( Colors may vary )
Durable, five-pattern spray nozzle turns any standard garden hose into multifunction spray tool

Engineered with aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel, fiberglass and comfort-grip soft rubber to withstand years of use

Fire hose nozzle construction

Unique patented two-way shut off for added convenience

1-year warranty

Reliable Sprinkler

Reliable Sprinkler

Orbit Irrigation 58009 Dad's
Reliable Sprinkler

Fusible Link Sprinkler Head

Fire Sprinkler Stopper Gun

Built-in replaceable fusible link. Device disengages if fire rekindles.

Universal sprinkler stopper stops water damage without shutting down system.

Beveled rubber stopper completely stops water flow from sprinkler head orifice when wood shims won't.

Easily fits into fireman's coat pocket or in spare sprinkler head box. 8.5" long extended 6.75" closed. Only 10 ounces.

Fire Sprinklers

By Steve R Brown

People often ask how fire sprinklers work,

usually their only education has been what they have seen in the movies so I thought I would write this short article to help educate those who wish to know.
Firstly, when a fire has started the heat and smoke rise upwards. When this heat and smoke hit the ceiling it spreads across the ceiling causing what is commonly known as a ceiling jet.

Star ILD2 Fire Sprinkler Head

Fire sprinkler heads are positioned either on the ceiling or high up on the walls of a room.

They act as plugs for the water in the pipe work, the pipe work connects all the heads to the water supply.

 Fire sprinkler heads have either a glass vile filled with gases and liquid that expands under a specific heat or a fusible link that melts upon contact with a specific heat, the heat required varies depending on which type of head is used but generally around 70c.

When the heat around an individual sprinkler head reaches 70c it will actuate releasing the water over the area consumed by the fire, not every sprinkler head will start. Smoke cannot start fire sprinklers releasing water either.

 

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Depending on what water supply is used it will either keep running (system attached to the water main) or run until the tank runs dry (pump and tank system).