The fire department connection (FDC) is the access point for a building’s standpipe or sprinkler system to receive water from fire engines. Learn about FDC types, components, uses, and standards and code governing them.
FDC plugs ensure the effectiveness of a building’s fire department connection by preventing foreign material from entering and clogging waterways.
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.
Pilot clamps make pipe-fitting in the field much easier. They fasten to any cylindrical pipe using a clamp head, and provide accurate drilling through their hole saw guiding system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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