Thoughts on Fire Blog

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

January 28, 2025August 25, 2020

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

#358 – How Much Water Pressure is Required for Fire Sprinkler Systems?

February 3, 2025August 18, 2020

Sufficient pressure is vital for working fire sprinklers. But how much sprinkler water pressure is enough? Learn the physics and NFPA rules.

#357 – A Guide to Mechanical Tees for Fire Sprinkler Systems

January 28, 2025August 11, 2020

Mechanical tees make adding branch lines to fire sprinkler systems easy. Learn how mechanical tees work and how to install them.

#356 – Sprinkler System Drain Caps: Why Do You Need Them?

January 28, 2025August 4, 2020

Grooved drain caps make it simple to flush water from fire protection systems thoroughly, and also serve as transitional fittings. Learn more.

#355 – When and How to Contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction

February 3, 2025July 28, 2020

Learn when to contact your authority having jurisdiction—including for building permits, impairments, licenses, and other technical questions.

Concealed sprinkler head vs recessed sprinkler head

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

January 28, 2025July 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.

#353 – Victaulic Sprinkler Heads: A Guide to Different Models

January 28, 2025July 14, 2020

Choosing fire sprinkler heads shouldn’t be hard. Learn about Victaulic sprinkler heads, including technical specs and global approvals.

#352 – The Essential Guide to Tyco Sprinkler Heads

January 28, 2025July 7, 2020

Choosing fire sprinklers shouldn’t be difficult. Learn about the broad selection of Tyco sprinkler heads for any application.

#351 – A Guide to Viking Fire Sprinkler Heads

January 28, 2025June 30, 2020

Viking fire sprinkler heads fill many roles. QRFS outlines the features of 3 lines of Viking’s commercial fire sprinkler heads—Model M, XT1, and Mirage.

#350 – Guide to Corrosion-Resistant Fire Sprinkler Heads

January 28, 2025June 23, 2020

Fire sprinkler heads corrode quickly in certain environments—here are the models that resist it Corrosion converts compounds such as iron, brass, and bronze from their metallic states into less reactive molecules, often oxides and sulfides. … Read more