Types of Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler systems are designed to quickly deploy an appropriate amount of water to extinguish fires before they can grow and spread. There are several types of sprinkler systems to provide the right sort of protection for different settings and conditions.
Wet Pipe
The most common and reliable sprinkler system, wet systems are constantly filled with water and able to respond immediately to a fire.
Dry Pipe
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are used in environments where cold temperatures might cause water to freeze inside the pipe, damaging the system or preventing it from functioning.
Antifreeze
As an alternative to dry pipes in cold-weather environments, filling the pipes with a premixed antifreeze solution prevents ice from forming inside the lines.
Pre-action
Pre-action systems are normally dry, but release water into the sprinkler pipes when certain conditions are met, preparing for the possibility that the sprinkler system will need to activate.
Deluge
A deluge system requires activation by detection devices independent from the sprinkler heads. Once activated, water flows immediately through open sprinklers or nozzles.
Fire Pumps
Commercial fire sprinkler systems require a dependable water supply with a strong, steady pressure, ready for immediate use at any time during an emergency.
