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The most common fire sprinkler system is a wet pipe system wich always has water in it. The sprinkler heads have a heat sensitive element, most commonly a glass bulb filled with liquid that expand when exposed to heat, after a certain temperature is met , usually 160 degrees or more the glass bulb breaks and allows water to flow on the fire in a uniform water density. The sprinkler system may have an alarm device that sounds an audible alarm in the building, and/or call the fire department. The system may have a connection for the fire department to add to the automatic water supply. there are other types of systems, dry-pipe, preaction, and others which are similar but do not have water in the piping initally due to concerns of freezing water in the system, or sensitive areas where accidental water damage would be a greater problem than fire.(museums, computer rooms, etc)
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoWell an aerobic systems sprinklers go like this.
1. Raw sewage goes through a pipe to the tank.
2. In the tank solids driop to the bottom
3. once solids have dropped the sewage gos to the sprinkler
And that's it.
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∙ 11y agoA dry sprinkler system has pressurized air or nitrogen inside the piping. This keeps a dry-valve closed, and water out of the system. When a sprinkler gets hot enough and fuses (opens), it allows the air to escape; then the dry valve opens and allows water to enter the system. Wherever there is an opened sprinkler, water will flow through it and put out the fire.
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∙ 11y agoThat depends upon the type of hazard, area (and volume) to be covered, and number of sprinkler heads expected to be open simultaneously before supplemental water arrives at the fire department connection.
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What is the difference between deluge and other fire sprinkler systems?
In a deluge system the water comes out of all sprinkler heads at once, compared with most fire sprinkler systems in which each sprinkler head has its own heat-sensitive trigger. There are major design differences in how much water you need for a deluge system and what safety interlocks are built into the system to prevent accidental water damage.
How much does a wet pipe sprinkler system cost?
about 500
Cheap Ways to Use Sprinkler Systems?
Sprinkler systems are a necessity with any home. It is necessary to water one's grass and gardens to ensure that they do not die away. Living plants require water only every other day. Some people choose to use their sprinkler systems every day and are shocked when they finally get the water bill at the end of the month. There are ways to use a sprinkler system without incurring such high costs. This article will explain money saving ways to use a sprinkler system. One way to save money with sprinkler systems is obvious, and that is to cut down on the usage of a sprinkler system. If one is the type of person that always likes to keep the sprinklers running, then one should simply refrain for a day or two. Grass does not need to be watered every single day. Watering plants every other day is sufficient to keep them green and healthy. Sometimes, a water bill can be expensive if sprinkler heads are not properly installed. If a sprinkler system is not properly installed, then it may be using much more water than is required for one's grass and gardens. It is important to periodically evaluate sprinkler heads. For example, it is important to check and make sure that water is evenly being distributed across a lawn. If water is not being evenly sprayed, then it is likely one needs to invest in a new sprinkler head. In addition, sprinkler heads can often get clogged with minerals, so it is important to get sprinkler heads checked out when this happens. Also, there are certain times of the day when it is best to water one's lawn. A great time to use a sprinkler system is in the morning. In the middle of the day, water easily evaporates since it is the hottest part of the day. It is important to water a lawn during the time in which it will likely retain the most water. The best time to water a lawn is during the morning. Overall, these are just a few tips one should keep in mind when trying to save money in using his or her sprinkler system.
What is head and how you can calculate it in irrigation system?
A head is the part of the sprinkler that distributes the water over the lawn. You calculate it into the irrigation system by knowing how much area one head covers and then placing them accordingly.
How much water does a sprinkler use compared to a pool?
560 percent more
What is the price for a sprinkler system and how much is it to be installed?
Around $2-5000 depending on the size of your yard.
How much air do you need to clear out a yard sprinkler system?
The amount of air it takes to clear out a yard sprinkler system depends on the size of the system. The best way to clear the pipes is to use a compressor that makes as much air as you need rather than using a finite supply of canned air.
What is the average gallons per hour of water used in a residential sprinkler system?
"The average sprinkler will use in excess of 240 gallons of water per hour" also refer to http://www.libertylake.org/water_conservation.htm for watering guide. As a useful gauge: A garden hose with no nozzle attached, will spew out as much as 350 gallons per hour. So 240 sounds about right for a sprinkler system, keeping in mind that it will vary with your local water pressure and type of sprinkler system that you have. If your system has a damaged sprinkler head, you might as well be running that garden hose full blast. My sprinkler system uses 1,000 gallons in a three hour time cycle. I have six or seven zones. I suspect some of my heads are busted, since that sounds about like "garden hose figures." (333 gallons per hour)
Where and for how much can I buy a sprinkler system?
You can find the best sprinkler system in Scott's Sprinklers and Watering System. I found this thru Amazon.com and they offer a very low price. It cost $14.56 from the old price of $19.95 and they offer free shipping when your order reach $25.
How much water pressure is needed for a irrigation system with a half inch main supply?
40
How much water does a wet pipe fire sprinkler spray per minute?
25-150 gallons per minute is standard depending on the type of sprinkler head. Residential sprinklers will be closer to 25. That flow is for a SINGLE sprinkler head. Typically the fire will be extinguished by just activating one sprinkler head.
Why did farmers need to develop a system control their water supply?
Irrigation is a system that was needed to transport water to a section of land that is being used to grow crops. This system is controlled because there is such a thing as too much water and too little: Too much and the plants will drown, too little and the plants will not grow or be stunted..
