Wet pipe systems are the most common fire sprinkler systems. A wet pipe system is one in which water is constantly maintained within the sprinkler piping. When a sprinkler head activates this water is immediately discharged onto the fire.
Wet pipe sprinkler systems have the least number of components and therefore, the lowest number of items to malfunction. This produces system reliability, which is important since sprinklers may be asked to sit in waiting for many years before they are discharged or needed. Due to their overall simplicity, wet pipe sprinklers have relatively low installation cost, ease of modification, quick to restore, less required maintenance and capital expense. Wet pipe systems are used in a variety of applications like warehouse, office, retail, hospital or any space maintained above 40 degrees F.
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Deluge systems are generally used in high-hazard areas such as power plants, aircraft hangars, and chemical plants.
Dry pendent sprinklers are typically installed in food process plants and box-in-box freezers where temperatures are below 40 degrees F.
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are generally used in cold climates and are highly effective in cold-temperature fire protection.
Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) systems are quick-responding, high-volume sprinkler systems that provide exceptional protection for high-piled storage occupancies.
Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. Fire Pumps are used to increase the water pressure (measured in psi) when the original water source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying.
Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. Fire Pumps are used to increase the water pressure (measured in psi) when the original water source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying.
Pre-action fire sprinkler systems employ the basic concept of a dry pipe system in that water is not normally contained within the pipes.
A special hazards fire suppression system is used to put out fires in areas where water damage from fire sprinklers can cause costly or irreparable damage to the assets being protected.
Linear Heat Detection (LHD) is an important component of fire protection systems, as it is designed to detect heat along the length of a sensor cable.
