February 15, 2023
Learn why installers use reducing couplings, concentric reducers, or eccentric reducers in fire protection grooved pipe systems.
February 1, 2023
Electrically operated fire sprinklers are the latest technology for protecting high-challenge environments. Learn how they work and must be maintained.
January 19, 2023
What’s the difference between ESFR sprinklers, ECOH sprinklers, and ELO sprinklers? QRFS explains these confusing fire sprinkler acronyms.
December 21, 2022
Tyco made slight changes to its TY-B & TY-FRB Series in the past decade. Here’s how to choose the right sprinklers & compatible escutcheons!
October 27, 2022
CPVC fire sprinkler pipe has many advantages over other materials but must be installed right. Learn about chemical incompatibilities & how to avoid CPVC pipe problems.
September 21, 2022
Institutional fire sprinklers help prevent tampering and self-harm. Learn about the features and specs for Tyco, Viking, and Reliable institutional-style models.
June 21, 2022
The difference between a rigid vs flexible coupling in fire protection is subtle but important. Learn how rigid is used for standard joints while flexible offers seismic protection.
April 6, 2022
ESFR sprinklers are designed to suppress fires in high-challenge storage occupancies. Learn how they work and their benefits and drawbacks vs. other systems.
March 16, 2022
An OS&Y valve is a type of gate valve used in sprinkler and standpipe systems as a control valve. Read this guide to when and why they are used.
January 19, 2022
System Sensor fire sprinkler supervisory devices are now manufactured by Safe Signal. Learn why the name changed—but little else!
November 24, 2021
The Viking XT1 update of its next-generation sprinkler line makes installation easier. Learn why and how to find the right part numbers for sprinklers and accessories.
November 10, 2021
Viking’s newest concealed pendent sprinklers, the VK4621 & VK4921, can be installed with their caps in place—learn how and other benefits.
October 26, 2021
Concealed fire sprinklers from Viking have another cover plate option. Learn how a thread-on cover gives a more secure fit.
September 14, 2021
Learn how storage fire sprinklers like CMDA, CMSA, and ESFR models protect challenging warehouse environments from fires.
August 3, 2021
Learn what’s unique about standard and quick response sprinklers, along with how residential sprinklers differ from both—even though many people confuse the terms.
July 21, 2021
Nominal size is not *actual* size. If you forget this, you’ll end up with components that don’t match. QRFS explains how IPS and other measurements relate to actual size.
