August 14, 2025
Smoke and CO detector testers are essential for verifying that alarm systems function properly. But know the shelf life of smoke and CO cartridges!
July 30, 2025
Air maintenance devices are essential components of dry and preaction sprinkler systems. Learn how they work and fit into these systems.
July 17, 2025
With so many corrosion-resistant fire sprinklers available, how do you choose one? Different environments can require different coatings or materials.
July 2, 2025
Viking’s InstaSeal® welded outlets allow hand-tightening fire sprinklers—but you have to have the right caps to do it. Learn how to ID and order the right sprinklers.
June 4, 2025
Density/area curves were a major feature of NFPA 13’s fire sprinkler hydraulic calculations—until the 2022 and 2025 editions. Here’s why they were removed and what replaced them.
May 21, 2025
Fire sprinklers are incredibly reliable, but some home fire sprinkler maintenance is needed. Here are the best practices and what could go wrong without following them.
April 23, 2025
A universal fire sprinkler head wrench seems like a great idea, but NFPA mandates using sprinkler-specific wrenches. Learn why and when this tool might still have a role in your toolbox or sprinkler cabinet.
April 9, 2025
Fire protection standards evolve every three years, and NFPA 13 2025 has some big changes. Learn about updates on protecting buildings with sloped and high ceilings.
March 26, 2025
The fire sprinkler industry is constantly evolving. Learn about some major updates in the NFPA 13 2025 edition, including new rules for dry and preaction systems and supplemental sprinklers.
February 26, 2025
Fire sprinkler SINs are very useful identifiers, but they don’t tell you everything. Here’s how to read and use Senju Sprinkler part numbers.
January 29, 2025
Some residential sprinkler systems require lead-free fire sprinklers and other parts. Learn more about the laws that restrict lead in drinking water and when they apply to fire sprinklers.
January 15, 2025
Fire sprinkler SINs are very useful identifiers, but they don’t tell you everything. Here’s how to read and use Viking sprinkler part numbers.
December 18, 2024
Fire sprinkler SINs are useful, but they don’t tell you everything. Here’s how to use Reliable Sprinkler part numbers & short codes.
December 4, 2024
One unique sprinkler identification number (SIN) often indicates whether a sprinkler is a concealed or exposed model. But there are exceptions! Learn about dual-application versions and how to ID and order them properly.
November 6, 2024
NFPA standards and other documents reference the sprinkler assembly and specify which accessories must be part of it. Read this guide!
October 23, 2024
Fire sprinkler SINs are very useful identifiers, but they don’t tell you everything. Here’s how to read and use Victaulic sprinkler part numbers.
