March 27, 2024
Some water leaks out of the ball drip valve under an FDC while doing a hydrostatic test. Is this normal? Learn why it is and what to do.
March 14, 2024
Fire sprinkler head guards protect sprinklers from damage—here’s how to replace them or install new ones with different attachment styles.
February 28, 2024
The terms fire protection and life safety overlap but are distinct. Learn about this close relationship and the differences.
February 14, 2024
Dry sprinkler heads prevent freeze-ups in wet and dry systems, but you must get the barrel length right. Learn how to measure to order them properly.
January 31, 2024
Wall hydrants look similar to FDCs but flow water the other way. Learn how each works, when they’re needed, the maintenance requirements, and more.
January 17, 2024
NFPA requires keeping spare fire sprinklers and an accurate list of them on the premises. Read why and what should be on the list!
January 3, 2024
Carbon monoxide can kill, and CO detectors save lives. Learn where carbon monoxide detectors and alarms are required and when and how to test them.
December 20, 2023
A popular touchless cleaning tool is off the market—so how do you clean fire sprinklers while staying NFPA-compliant? Review the options in this blog.
December 6, 2023
UL standards help ensure safe and reliable fire protection equipment. Learn about the process and documents, focusing on UL 199 and fire sprinklers.
November 22, 2023
Fire department connections must remain covered to protect the system’s pipe and water supply. Here’s how to replace FDC plugs and caps.
November 8, 2023
Learn about how to remove and install concealed fire sprinkler cover plates—and why—with this step-by-step guide.
October 25, 2023
Replacing recessed fire sprinkler escutcheons can be easy or complex. QRFS reviews how to install skirts or the whole escutcheon, both listed and split-ring models.
October 11, 2023
Learn how to use Reliable fire sprinkler data sheets (“Bulletins”) to identify and purchase the correct sprinklers and accessories for your fire protection system.
September 27, 2023
Amazon still sells some unlisted, non-compliant fire sprinklers. Learn why these are risky and how to avoid questionable products.
September 13, 2023
Learn how to use Senju fire sprinkler data sheets to identify the correct sprinklers, escutcheons, cover plates, and other parts for your fire protection system.
August 30, 2023
A fire sprinkler identification number (SIN) tells you almost everything needed about a sprinkler and what to buy. Here’s how to spot it.
August 17, 2023
Fire sprinkler “cut sheets” can seem confusing—at first. Here’s a guide to reading Victaulic sprinkler data sheets to find the right specs, sprinklers, and other parts.
August 2, 2023
Tyco has updated some of its LFII sprinklers along with the cover plates that fit some of them. Here’s what’s changed and what you need to buy.
