A sprinkler system allows you to protect people and property from fire hazards. Thanks to its automatic activation, it operates continuously, day and night.
The three basic functions of a system are:
- Detect the start of a fire;
- Alert occupants;
- Keep the fire under control.
There is a customized sprinkler system for every type of fire hazard. For example, it is possible to determine the exact temperature at which extinguishing begins The amount of spray water is also tailored to the situation. Typically, about 100 liters of water per minute is used, though some sprinklers can spray up to 400 liters per minute. The main group of sprinklers is designed to keep a fire under control and is primarily used in offices, shops, and production environments. These are called control mode sprinklers The so-called suppression mode sprinklers are intended to suppress a fire and are mainly used in storage areas.
How it works:
A sprinkler is activated when a predetermined temperature is reached. Most sprinklers have a glass bulb containing liquid with a small vacuum bubble. When the temperature exceeds the set point, the glass breaks and the sprinkler begins spraying.
The activation temperature is at least 30 degrees above the normal room temperature. One sprinkler can cover an area of 6 to more than 20 m².
