Iron fittings come in multiple varieties. Should you choose cast iron fittings, ductile iron, or malleable iron? Learn the NFPA rules and pros and cons of each.
Tyco BlazeMaster CPVC pipes & fittings are no longer sold by that fire protection manufacturer. Learn where and how you can still purchase this high-quality CPVC brand.
Fire sprinkler whips, also called flexible drops, provide seismic protection advantages and save installers time and effort. Are they right for your project?
FlameGuard and BlazeMaster CPVC pipe are both listed for fire protection use, so how different are they? Dive into their specs to see which orange pipe is on top!
CPVC fire sprinkler pipe must be listed and use standard dimension ratio units rather than schedule. Learn about SDR pipe measurements and more!
Pipe tees can have three openings—and they can be different sizes and connection types. Here’s how to understand sizing for reducing tees, straight tees, and mechanical tees.
Learn why installers use reducing couplings, concentric reducers, or eccentric reducers in fire protection grooved pipe systems.
CPVC fire sprinkler pipe has many advantages over other materials but must be installed right. Learn about chemical incompatibilities & how to avoid CPVC pipe problems.
The difference between a rigid vs flexible coupling in fire protection is subtle but important. Learn how rigid is used for standard joints while flexible offers seismic protection.
Nominal size is not *actual* size. If you forget this, you’ll end up with components that don’t match. QRFS explains how IPS and other measurements relate to actual size.
Fastener tools like DeWALT HangerMate threaded rod anchors help you hang pipe or other equipment by drilling directly into structural members.
NFPA 13 offers guidelines for easy, compliant, and safe fire sprinkler flex drop installations. Learn the rules before your next project!
Use this guide to select the right fire sprinkler flex drop for your fire sprinkler installation.
To support vertical runs of pipe, riser clamps transfer the load to the building structure. QRFS explains how and where to install these devices.
Pipe thread sealant creates a water-tight seal in threaded pipe joints. Learn how to use pipe thread sealant and whether PTFE is the same as Teflon.
Mechanical tees make adding branch lines to fire sprinkler systems easy. Learn how mechanical tees work and how to install them.
Grooved drain caps make it simple to flush water from fire protection systems thoroughly, and also serve as transitional fittings. Learn more.
Learn why grooved pipe fittings mean faster installations—and couplings, tees & more sprinkler pipe fittings make installs easier.
