Contact or contact-less? That is the question. In this article, we explore the differences between contact and contact-less handheld digital tachometers and share our recommended model that balances price with reliability and functionality.
Fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and standpipe systems use fire alarm bells in applications ranging from facilitating evacuation to getting the attention of firefighters. QRFS explains how fire alarm bell mounting height depends on a range of factors, including whether the bell serves a waterflow alarm or a fire alarm system.
Hydrant pressure tests ensure that a city’s water supply and fire hydrants are in working condition and up to code. They determine the pressure and rate of flow at any point in a city’s water distribution system. Learn about the test and how it is conducted.
Need to test a fire hydrant’s rate of discharge? Read this blog to find out how this is accomplished, and what steps should be taken to ensure accurate results. A popular way to perform hydrant flow testing is by using a Pitot gauge, which consists of three components: a blade, handle, and gauge. It remains one of the fastest, most efficient methods for measuring both straight tip and hydrant flow GPM to uncover reduced flow rates.
Fire sprinkler gauges – air or water pressure gauges installed at various points throughout the system – provide building owners and firefighters with an easy, visual way to prove the system has an adequate supply of water. Learn what to look for when purchasing sprinkler gauges, including the necessary certifications required by most building codes and how to ensure your current gauges are working correctly.
Handheld digital pressure gauges add long life and useful features that make them a worthy alternative to analog measuring devices.
Ashcroft Gauges have set the standard for Fire Protection and Testing for over a century. Learn about the company and their fire protection and testing-specific gauges in this blog.
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 fire alarm bell isn’t too hard to install: it’s a short six steps with a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, required electrical knowledge, and essential accessories like a bell guard and bell back box.
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?
