Sprinklers can come in many various sizes, temperature ratings and styles. There are specific sprinklers for domestic, industrial, commercial, and institutional situations. We work with you, discussing your design expectations and assessing your building structure to find the perfect products for your safety.
With have in-depth knowledge of the best sprinkler products available and can suggest a wide range of options, from downward facing sprinklers that can be used in false ceilings to sprinklers that are concealed only displaying a subtle disc. Sprinklers can be supplied as a ‘standard response’ or ‘quick response’ to meet requirements of operation.
The following are common types of sprinkler systems:
Wet: This sprinkler system is under pressure and charged with water at all times. With water being readily available, wet sprinkler systems are quick to react when activated. These are most commonly used in buildings where there is a possibility of the pipes being frozen.
Dry: Compressed air fills dry systems where there is a possibility of the pipes being frozen. When heat is detected, the air pressure drops and a valve opens to allow water to discharge over the fire.
Pre-action: Working similarly to dry systems, pre-action pipes are commonly filled with compressed air with water only being released if there is a definite risk of fire, when a smoke or heat detection system has been activated. Pre-action sprinkler systems provide the added defence against accidental water damage in areas such as data centres, archives and libraries or laboratories.