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Fire sprinklers are one of the most important fire protection systems that should be installed in every home, office, hotel, gym, etc. Basically, they should be installed in every domestic and commercial building due to their fast and automatic turn-on mechanism. Since fire can spread extremely fast, and damage almost all your belongings in an instant, it is necessary to have fire extinguishers and sprinklers. While extinguishers have to be manually operated, sprinklers have built-in sensors which can automatically trigger the sprinklers and start spraying the water. This can come in handy as the water can effectively control or even extinguish a fire. While some owners do not prefer sprinklers due to the water damage, here are some facts which might change your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

i) Fire sprinklers are heat activated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common misconceptions about water sprinklers is that they are smoke-activated. For this reason, some owners may prefer not to have them installed in their house or office. The idea is that since they are smoke-activated, any smoke can easily trigger the sprinklers and cause a lot of water damage. However, this is entirely false, as the sprinklers are actually heat-activated. Traditionally, an automatic sprinkler will activate within the range of 135-165 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes sure that the sprinklers are not activated by just any smoke, and that they do not accidentally get triggered during warm weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ii) Fire sprinklers are individually activated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another common misconception is that all sprinkler heads activate together whenever there is a fire. This is not true, each fire sprinkler has a glass plug containing a glycerin-based, colored liquid that expands with the rise in temperature. Thus, the water is only released when the liquid heats and the glass bursts. This makes sure that only the sprinklers that are experiencing excess heat from the fire get activated. There are several types of pipe systems which deliver the water to the sprinklers, and only in the deluge system, all the sprinklers are activated together. This type is only used in locations where the fire can spread extremely fast. Although they are automatic and individually activated, they need to be turned off manually. Usually, the fire department does this for you, however, it is good to know how to turn off these systems by yourself. There is a control valve which controls the water supply to the sprinkler head, and you just need to shut that valve to stop the supply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

iii) Fire sprinkler heads come in a variety of designs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The design of the fire sprinklers, and how they protrude out of the ceiling is yet another reason why they are avoided. Homeowners and offices want to keep their surroundings attractive and minimal and sprinklers coming down from the ceiling can look a bit out of place. However, they are important life-saving equipment, and they should be installed in all buildings that are 55 feet high or more. It is now a necessity to install these systems. Fortunately, there are a lot of different types of sprinkler heads being supplied by Dutco Tennant to fit all types of buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n