June 30, 2020
Viking fire sprinkler heads fill many roles. QRFS outlines the features of three lines of Viking’s commercial fire sprinkler heads—Model M, XT1, and Mirage.
June 23, 2020
In some environments, fire sprinklers corrode quickly. Learn about corrosion-resistant sprinkler heads that are listed to resist corrosion.
June 12, 2020
Sprinkler identification numbers make code-compliant repairs and upgrades possible. Use our tables to quickly find the sprinklers, escutcheons, wrenches, and cover plates you need.
June 2, 2020
Learn about the history of fire sprinkler manufacturers serving the USA & Canada, including Reliable, Tyco, Viking, Victaulic & Senju.
May 27, 2020
Learn about the features of pitot gauge kits—including the gauges, blades, tubes & more—and how they make testing easier and more accurate.
May 19, 2020
Learn how to turn off a sprinkler head with the Shutgun fire sprinkler tool—and read a story about a contractor using one to avoid serious water damage.
May 5, 2020
To stop water from an activated fire sprinkler, you have two options: closing a control valve or using a sprinkler stopper. Learn which is best!
April 28, 2020
Learn the difference between backflow preventers vs. check valves, and why backflow preventers offer the best protection against water contamination.
April 21, 2020
Learn how Backflow Check Key Tools make it easier and safer to service check valves in backflow preventers.
April 15, 2020
Backflow preventers stop harmful contaminants from polluting municipal drinking water. Learn more about backflow and when backflow preventers are required.
March 24, 2020
Learn why grooved pipe fittings mean faster installations—and couplings, tees & more sprinkler pipe fittings make installs easier.
March 17, 2020
Learn how UL-listed smoke in a can offers the most effective method for testing smoke detectors, and what types it works with.
March 5, 2020
Learn to navigate models, sizes, materials, finishes, and part numbers to get the Viking fire sprinkler escutcheons you need.
March 3, 2020
Protecting HVAC, electrical, and piping systems from earthquakes saves money and lives. Learn the basics of seismic protection for these systems.
February 6, 2020
Learn how a balance of cost, code, and a love of the craft influences contractors’ choice of fire alarm bells, water motor gongs, and newer electronics.
January 28, 2020
Antifreeze isn’t always the best—or the only—approach to fire sprinkler system freeze prevention. Learn how ball valves, drum drips, and other equipment can prevent damage and failure.
