Working Fire Department Connections (FDCs) are essential for many standpipe systems, and a broken or missing swivel means firefighters won’t have access to the water supply during a fire. QRFS looks at options for replacing a fire department connection swivels, plus how to install the part.
In this article, we dive into thread standards and thread sizing. Travel back into history to gain a better understanding of thread sizes, learn what standards are used today, and find out what solutions are available to ensure you get the right threads for your fire protection job.
In this article, we help you learn how to select the right size Fire Department Connection (FDC) break cap or plug.
The Siamese Fire Department Connection (FDC) features two female inlets and plays an essential role in providing supplemental water to sprinkler and standpipe systems.
The fire department connection (FDC) is the access point for a building’s standpipe or sprinkler system to receive water from fire engines. Learn about FDC types, components, uses, and standards and code governing them.
FDC plugs ensure the effectiveness of a building’s fire department connection by preventing foreign material from entering and clogging waterways.
Blockages in a fire department connection can prove catastrophic for buildings and the people in them. QRFS explains how to install FDC caps used to protect the waterways serving a building’s fire protection system.
FDC Caps or Plugs protect Fire Department Connections (FDCs) from dirt, dust, and debris so they’re fully functional in an emergency. Learn about this product here!
In this edition of the Fire Sprinkler System Components series, we discuss Storz Connections. What is a Storz Connection? How does it work? Where is it found?
