June 10, 2016
Portable and versatile, locking hole-saw guides known as pilot clamps make drilling holes in metal pipes easy. Learn about their uses and benefits here.
June 3, 2016
Fire sprinkler escutcheons provide fire sprinkler heads aesthetic appeal and help the ceiling resist the passage of heat. Learn how retrofit escutcheons make replacing defective or missing escutcheons much, much easier.
May 27, 2016
Blockages in a fire department connection can prove catastrophic for buildings and the people in them. QRFS explains how to install FDC caps used to protect the waterways serving a building’s fire protection system.
May 20, 2016
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.
May 6, 2016
How do you clean fire sprinkler heads? Great question! Read this blog to learn about the safety and health implications of dirty fire sprinklers, your options for replacing or cleaning the heads, and the BEST option for cleaning them.
April 29, 2016
Need a fire protection company in the Columbus, Ohio, area? Look no further than Capital Fire Protection Company. With over 50 years of experience, their licensed and trained fire sprinkler contractors will have your fire protection system installed, inspected, or retrofitted in no time!
April 22, 2016
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.
April 18, 2016
Handheld digital pressure gauges add long life and useful features that make them a worthy alternative to analog measuring devices.
April 10, 2016
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.
March 4, 2016
Quick response fire sprinkler heads help people escape burning buildings before it’s too late. QRFS explains the mission of a quick response sprinkler, looking at types, characteristics, and identification to help consumers find exactly the sprinkler head they need.
February 19, 2016
Learn how tamper switches help prevent shut-off fire sprinkler systems that fail in an emergency, plus the types suited for different valves.
