Thoughts on Fire Blog

#244 – Does My Fire Extinguisher Need a Cover or “Cover Bag?”

February 28, 2022August 7, 2019

Vinyl and plastic cover bags keep fire extinguishers protected. Learn about NFPA code requirements, uses and sizing guidelines for fire extinguisher covers.

#243 – The Water Hero P-100 Reviews, Uses, and Installation

January 24, 2022August 6, 2019

The Water Hero P-100 offers home leak detection for houses with 3/4” & 1” water mains. Learn what reviewers say and how to install one with this guide.

#242 – UL Listed and FM Approvals: Which Listings Matter for Fire Protection Under NFPA 13?

May 9, 2023August 5, 2019

Many fire protection items are listed, approved, or certified—but what do they really mean? Learn about UL listings, FM approvals, & other certifications.

#241 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 10: Trip Testing the Dry Pipe Valve

August 2, 2019

Learn the steps, components, and key considerations involved in dry pipe sprinkler system trip tests that are detailed in NFPA 25.

#240 – Pitot Gauges: How Do I Calculate the PSI to GPM Conversion?

December 13, 2022August 1, 2019

QRFS makes using a pitot gauge to calculate gallons per minute simple: convert PSI to GPM manually or with this convenient online calculator.

#239 – Fire in Space: If Star Trek’s Fire Protection Technology Were Real

August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

QRFS explores real fire in space and the technology of Star Trek, looking forward to a future where fire safety goes where it has never gone before.

#238 – Grooved Couplings: The Fastest Way to Connect Pipe

January 30, 2023July 30, 2019

Learn about grooved couplings in pipe systems: how they compare to flanged or welded joints while reducing the labor required for installation & maintenance.

#237 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned, Part 2

November 6, 2024July 29, 2019

QRFS continues its look at what went wrong in devastating U.S. fires—and how the painful lessons made schools and public assembly occupancies safer.

#236 – The Deadliest Fires in US History: Lessons Learned, Part 1

July 26, 2019

Learn about the Iroquois Theater Fire & the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire–among the deadliest fires in U.S. history—& the changes they inspired to fire codes.

#235 – What Size Valve Wheel Wrench Do You Need?

July 25, 2019

For a slip-free grip and maximum leverage, follow QRFS’s guide to sizing valve wheel wrenches that turn handwheel valves safely.