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Copper fire sprinkler pipe vs CPVC fire sprinkler pipe

#224 – Fire Sprinkler System Pipe Material: The Pros and Cons of Copper and CPVC

July 11, 2019July 10, 2019

QRFS finishes its examination of common fire sprinkler system pipe materials by taking a hard look at copper and CPVC, two of the most popular options.

#223 – Fire Sprinkler System Pipe Material: NFPA Requirements and the Pros and Cons of Steel

June 7, 2023July 9, 2019

QRFS examines the advantages and disadvantages of steel pipe, one of the most popular fire sprinkler system pipe materials for commercial applications.

#222 – Shutgun vs Quickstop Fire Sprinkler Tools: Which Shuts Off Heads Better?

December 10, 2020July 8, 2019

Two leading fire sprinkler shutoff tools—the Shutgun and Quickstop—compete for the chance to stop water damage. A run-down of the pros & cons of each tool.

#221 – Fire Protection for Paint Spray Booths in Auto Body Shops

December 12, 2022July 5, 2019

QRFS explains fire protection for automotive paint spray booths & areas, introducing NFPA standards plus the appropriate use of fire sprinkler systems.

#220 – CPVC vs PVC: How a Simple Change Transforms PVC into CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe

July 8, 2019July 4, 2019

CPVC and PVC pipes both move water and share other characteristics, but only one is used in fire protection Since its first use in fire protection systems in the 1980s, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes … Read more

#219 – Paint Markers for Tires, Warehousing, Art, and Other Common Uses

July 3, 2019

Most paint markers claim to be permanent, but with uses that vary from touching up tires to decorating rocks, what’s hype and what’s reality? QRFS explores trending and established uses for paint markers to help consumers choose between specialty and all-purpose models.

#218 – Comparing Harrington, Fyrelane, and Kochek Storz Connections

July 2, 2019

QRFS looks at three manufacturers of Storz products for fire protection: Kochek, Harrington, and Fyrelane USA, introducing their experience in the fire protection industry and comparing their Storz hydrant converters, fire department connections, and more.