![]() ![]() Deflector - the fan-shaped thing at the end of the sprinkler head.This way, the heat sensitivity can be adjusted to break and release the seal at different temperatures. Each individual sprinkler head has a heat-sensitive ‘trigger’, usually a glass bulb or fusible metal link. The way fire sprinkler heads know when to release water is so simple in theory - where there’s heat, there’s fire. Heat-sensitive Activator - it lets the water out!. ![]() The exact mechanism and function may differ slightly between models & manufacturers - but the reason is the same. The fire sprinkler head sealing assembly has the most important job, keeping the water in the pipes (in a wet sprinkler system) until it is needed. Sealing Assembly/Plug - it keeps the water in!.There’s a few things that make a fire sprinkler head a fire sprinkler, they may evolve over time, but probably won’t go away any time soon. That said, there’s also a lot of similarities between fire sprinkler head types, so we’ll start there. There are 4 common varieties of fire sprinkler heads: pendent, upright, sidewall & concealed - each with their own particular use. The expert fire sprinkler system designers at RCI Fire will work with you and the rest of your team to properly protect your building while keeping in mind the aesthetics & appearance of your building. The type & specifications of the sprinkler heads must be balanced with all the other components to meet the needs of your particular building and its use. That said, the architecture & interiors of buildings affect the functionality of fire sprinkler heads, as well as the aesthetic.įire sprinkler heads are just one of the many components of an effective, up-to-code, and reliable fire sprinkler systems. Of course, the main purpose of a fire sprinkler head is to effectively disperse water in the case of a structure fire. Once you start seeing them, you’ll notice a variety of different fire sprinkler heads - the ubiquitous things sticking out from ceilings & fire sprinkler pipes across the country. If you’ve got fire sprinklers on your mind - you start to notice fire sprinkler heads everywhere! Maybe you’ve got a new building or a retrofit that you know needs to happen soon (or you work in the industry like us). ![]()
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