Guides for Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Safety Systems Archives

#463 – How to Understand and Use Victaulic Sprinkler Part Numbers

October 31, 2024October 23, 2024

Fire sprinkler SINs are very useful identifiers, but they don’t tell you everything. Here’s how to read and use Victaulic sprinkler part numbers.

#461 – How to Understand and Use Tyco Sprinkler Part Numbers

October 10, 2024September 25, 2024

Fire sprinkler ID numbers (SINs) are very useful identifiers, but they don’t tell you everything. Here’s how to read and use Tyco sprinkler part numbers.

Quick response and standard response fire sprinklers

#460 – How Can the Same Fire Sprinkler Be Quick and Standard Response?

October 7, 2024September 11, 2024

Some fire sprinklers can be rated quick and standard response despite having the same physically designed thermal sensitivity. Learn why!

SDR pipe measurements fire sprinkler pipe

#458 – What Are SDR Pipe Measurements in CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe?

September 3, 2024August 14, 2024

CPVC fire sprinkler pipe must be listed and use standard dimension ratio units rather than schedule. Learn about SDR pipe measurements and more!

#457 – Hydraulic Design Information Sign for Fire Sprinklers: A Guide

August 22, 2024July 31, 2024

NFPA 13 and 25 require hydraulic design information signs on fire sprinkler systems. Here’s a review of why, the rules, and a sample sign.

#456 – How to Protect Gauges from Overpressure and Damage

August 1, 2024July 17, 2024

Pressure spikes can damage these devices in fire protection systems and other applications—here’s why, and how to prevent pressure gauge overpressure Pressure gauges are essential for monitoring the status of fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, and … Read more

Guides for Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Safety Systems

#463 – How to Understand and Use Victaulic Sprinkler Part Numbers

#461 – How to Understand and Use Tyco Sprinkler Part Numbers

#460 – How Can the Same Fire Sprinkler Be Quick and Standard Response?

#458 – What Are SDR Pipe Measurements in CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe?

#457 – Hydraulic Design Information Sign for Fire Sprinklers: A Guide

#456 – How to Protect Gauges from Overpressure and Damage

#455 – Fusible link sprinkler head vs glass bulb sprinkler: the differences

#454 – Sprinkler Showdown: VK3001 vs TY313 vs V2704 vs RA1425

#451 – BSPT vs NPT Fire Sprinkler Head Sizes: Know the Difference

#450 – Why Building Owners & Managers Must Maintain Fire Protection Systems!