#39 – What is a Tamper Switch for Fire Protection Systems?
Learn how tamper switches help prevent shut-off fire sprinkler systems that fail in an emergency, plus the types suited for different valves.
Learn how tamper switches help prevent shut-off fire sprinkler systems that fail in an emergency, plus the types suited for different valves.
Like all electrical devices, fire alarm bells require extra consideration during outdoor installations. QRFS explains how fire sprinkler systems use alarm bells, discusses how you can mount a fire alarm bell outside, and sheds some light on the available weatherproofing options.
A sprinkler fitter can typically mount 50-60 flexible sprinkler drops in an hour vs. 6 to 10 of a more traditional rigid pipe style. Learn about this great addition to any sprinkler system that can save fitters time and ensure more even sprinkler spacing.
Knowing the answers to a few simple questions can make all the difference when ordering replacement fire sprinklers. QRFS provides five tips to help you properly identify and replace a malfunctioning, mismatched, or otherwise unsuitable head.
Can you paint a fire sprinkler system’s cover plates? The answer is no. Read this blog to find out why and what other options are available!
In this edition of the Fire Sprinkler System Components series, we discuss a water flow detector, or flow switch. What is it? How does it work? Why is it there?
Contrary to what Hollywood movies portray, fire sprinkler systems don’t usually deploy numerous sprinklers at once. QRFS reveals how simple but effective thermal triggers hold individual sprinklers closed until they are activated by heat.
A look at the most common, yet extremely rare, fire sprinkler system malfunctions and how the industry has responded.
Standard response and quick response fire sprinklers both deliver life and property-saving fire protection. So, what’s the difference? Their mission. Learn more by reading the Standard Response vs Quick Response blog.