How does a automatic fire sprinkler head work?
An automatic fire sprinkler system head is a valve, that when the temperature sensitive bulb reaches its predetermined fixed temperature, expands, breaks and then allows the free flow flow of water.
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
A wet pipe automatic fire sprinkler system comprises a series of individual components including; Pipe, Stop Valve, Alarm Valve, Fire Sprinkler (head), Alarm Test Valve and Motorised Alarm Bell (Gong). These systems contain water under pressure that is released through the activation of a sprinkler head (a type of valve) to control or suppress the spread of fire.
Accidental discharge of fire sprinklers
What happens if there is accidental leakage from the automatic fire sprinkler system? Typically, the reasons include inadvertent overheating, freezing, mechanical damage, corrosion, manufacturing defect, installation defect or deliberate sabotage.
