Old Style Fire Sprinkler Heads

A typical sprinkler head consists of a plug a glass ampule or other trigger mechanism a deflector cap and a frame.

Old style fire sprinkler heads.

Lot of 12 globe gl5606 1 concealed style pendent quick response k 5 6. The style 20 s list of compatible sprinklers includes two typical tyco type heads the ty b and ty frb and is the only style compatible with the ty frl a re designated star gem fire sprinkler head. A fire sprinkler or sprinkler head is the component of a fire sprinkler system that discharges water when the effects of a fire have been detected such as when a predetermined temperature has been exceeded. Once the fire is able to consume all the fuel around it the fire goes out.

2 new refurbished from 30 00. Once the ampule breaks the plug is forced out by the pressurized water and the water is released. Grinnell antique vintage fire sprinkler heads supply box 12 heads. Install using sprinkler head wrenches sold separately or any hand wrench that fits the npt size.

Old set of fire sprinkler gauges central sprinkler co. The style 20 is available at qrfs in chrome or white. From the 2017 edition of nfpa 25 5 4 1 2 1 spray sprinklers shall be permitted to replace old style sprinklers. When a fire is detected by the trigger mechanism the glycerin based liquid inside expands breaking the tube.

Conventional old style sprinklers standard response k factor 5 6 and 8 0 series ty b conventional old style sprinklers standard response k factor 5 6 series ty b conventional sprinklers special response standard coverage k factor 80 115 metric series ty frb conventional old style sprinklers quick response k factor 5 6 8 0. In buildings protected by properly designed and maintained fire sprinklers over 99. Fire sprinklers are extensively used worldwide with over 40 million sprinkler heads fitted each year. Make offer grinnell antique vintage fire sprinkler heads supply box 12 heads.

The approach really aims to suppress the fire s source and slow the spread of. Standard response fire sprinkler heads work by wetting and cooling areas surrounding a fire simultaneously to prevent the fire from spreading. Standard response sr fire sprinkler heads. Browse by brand.

The early sprinklers manufactured prior to 1953 were known as old style or conventional sprinklers. Pendent style sprinkler heads are designed to be suspended below support piping.