Selecting Fire Protection Equipment Archives

#406 – ESFR Sprinklers: A Strong Line of Defense in Storage Applications

April 12, 2022April 6, 2022

ESFR sprinklers are designed to suppress fires in high-challenge storage occupancies. Learn how they work and their benefits and drawbacks vs. other systems.

#397 – The VK4621 and VK4921: Meet Viking’s Latest Concealed XT-1 Pendent Sprinklers

November 11, 2021November 10, 2021

Viking’s newest concealed pendent sprinklers, the VK4621 & VK4921, can be installed with their caps in place—learn how and other benefits.

#389 – How to Select a Pipe Cover Plate: Understanding IPS Dimensions

July 21, 2021

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.

#384 – The Coast Guard Rules for Boat Fire Extinguishers

December 27, 2022May 11, 2021

What is a Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher? How many boat fire extinguishers do you need? QRFS explains the 2016 rule change.

#375 – How to Select Residential Sprinkler Heads

January 6, 2021

Building a home fire sprinkler system? Get residential sprinkler heads with the right features, including type, thermal rating, K-factor & aesthetics.

#371 – Which Fire Sprinkler Flex Drop Do I Need? Part 2

January 23, 2022November 17, 2020

NFPA 13 offers guidelines for easy, compliant, and safe fire sprinkler flex drop installations. Learn the rules before your next project!

#369 – Replacement Fire Sprinkler Escutcheons: Finding the Right Model

December 27, 2022November 3, 2020

Finding the correct replacement fire sprinkler escutcheons can seem challenging, but read this post to simplify the process.

#360 – How Does a Water Motor Gong Work in Fire Sprinkler Systems?

September 1, 2020

Alarm gong systems deliver warning that sprinklers are operating—even if the power goes out. Learn exactly how they work.

#359 – When Do I Need a Digital Tachometer in Fire Protection System ITM?

January 23, 2022August 25, 2020

Learn why handheld digital tachometers offer unmatched accuracy and ease of use in fire pump tests and other RPM measurements.

Concealed sprinkler head vs recessed sprinkler head

#354 – Recessed vs. Concealed Sprinkler Heads: What’s The Difference?

January 23, 2022July 21, 2020

Recessed sprinklers stay in sight. Cover plates hide concealed sprinklers. But learn why there’s more to these types sprinklers than meets the eye.