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  Irrigation Design - Landscape Sprinkler System Design Tutorial
Sprinkler Spacings: How to determine the correct sprinkler spacings, and which nozzles to use.
Draw in the Sprinklers: How to determine where to place each sprinkler head in the irrigation system.
Sprinkler GPM: How to determine the GPM for each sprinkler head.
www.irrigationtutorials.com /sprinkler00.htm   (680 words)

  
  Gottschalk Sprinkler
In principle, a sprinkler installation consists of a circuit of connected sprinkler heads, joined by an alarm unit to the water supply.
The alarm unit consists of a valve in the main water pipe which opens when the pressure on the inflow side of the valve is greater than that in the sprinkler circuit.
A deluge system consists of the sprinkler circuit with open sprinkler heads, which are normally connected by control and alarm valves to the water supply.
www.gk-feuerschutz.com /eng/sprinkler.htm   (0 words)

  
  Automatic sprinkler systems. - 1910.159
For automatic sprinkler systems used to meet OSHA requirements and installed prior to the effective date of this standard, compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU) standard in effect at the time of the system's installation will be acceptable as compliance with this section.
On all sprinkler systems having more than twenty (20) sprinklers, the employer shall assure that a local waterflow alarm is provided which sounds an audible signal on the premises upon water flow through the system equal to the flow from a single sprinkler.
The employer shall assure that sprinklers are spaced to provide a maximum protection area per sprinkler, a minimum of interference to the discharge pattern by building or structural members or building contents and suitable sensitivity to possible fire hazards.
www.osha.gov /pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9813   (584 words)

  
 Ace
An underground sprinkler system is not only a convenient way to water your lawn, it also makes the most efficient use of water.
At each sprinkler, the pipe connects to a riser that feeds the sprinkler head.
Sprinkler heads are designed to throw water in a full circle, a half circle or a quarter circle.
www.acehardware.com /sm-sprinkler-systems--bg-1283849.html   (1139 words)

  
 Sprinkler Safety   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sprinklers are an interesting and convenient accessory to the garden hose, but just like the hose they too come with their fair share of trouble.
Position the sprinkler in an area where you are sure you are not missing any key spots on your lawn.
When it is time to store your sprinkler for the year put in a place which is not going to be accessible to bugs.
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 Sprinkler Permits
A lawn sprinkler permit must be obtained before installing any lawn irrigation system that is permanently connected to the City’s water supply.
A lawn sprinkler permit is not required when making repairs to the piping of an existing lawn irrigation system unless the back flow prevention assembly is being replaced.
Sprinkler permits may be obtained at the Public Works and Parks Department located in the Water Tower at 7800 Virgil Anthony Boulevard.
www.ci.watauga.tx.us /publicworks/sprinkler.htm   (587 words)

  
 Schools should make sure their sprinkler system are well-maintained and working efficiently
To enhance the effectiveness of sprinklers as a fire-protection device, most educational facilities also are equipped with fire-detection systems that sense the presence of fires in their incipient stages and to alert occupants to evacuate.
Sprinklers are rugged assemblies, usually constructed of cast brass and an arrangement of metal or glass parts that are locked into position under pressure to maintain a seal at the orifice of the sprinkler.
The majority of automatic sprinkler systems installed today are classified as “wet systems.” This means that the piping system that attaches the sprinkler head to the water source is already full of water.
asumag.com /mag/university_sprinkler_safety   (1702 words)

  
 SPRINKLER-2001
EXCEPTION (1):  When QR sprinklers are used and open spaces are relatively limited in size (e.g., dormitories, classroom-faculty office buildings), 7-2.3.2.4 of NFPA 13 is permitted to be used to reduce the system area of operation (and cost).
To prevent solvent cement from running and plugging sprinkler orifices, the sprinkler heads are not permitted to be installed until all solvent-welded CPVC pipe, fittings, and head adapters have been allowed to cure a minimum of 30 minutes.
Residential sprinklers are not to be used in dry systems, unless the spec permits, as water delay might permit too many of these more responsive heads to open.
www.uncp.edu /fpc/guidelines/SPRINKLER-2002.htm   (3828 words)

  
 Sprinklers, Lawn Sprinkler Systems & Irrigation Supply Store
Sprinkler Warehouse is one of the largest internet retailers for selling the best irrigation sprinkler systems.
Sprinkler Warehouse has all your needs from the top names in irrigation sprinkler systems and irrigation parts such as Nelson Sprinklers, Hunter Sprinkler Heads, Rainbird Sprinklers, Irritrolirrigation parts from Toro Sprinkler Systems and Weathermatic irrigation systems to name a few.
For sprinkler installation companies and the do it yourselfers Hunter Sprinkler Systems are the leading light commercial and residential sprinkler systems in the world.
www.sprinklerwarehouse.com   (294 words)

  
 USFA Residential Sprinklers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Using quick response sprinklers and approved piping, homes can be built or even retrofitted to include low-cost automatic sprinkler systems connected to the domestic water supply.
Therefore, damage from a home sprinkler system will be much less severe than the smoke and fire damage if the fire had gone on unabated or even the water damage caused by water from firefighting hose lines.
The traditional, commercial-type sprinklers as well as sprinklers for home use are now being designed to fit in with most any decor.
www.usfa.dhs.gov /citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/sprinklers   (1185 words)

  
 Selecting a Sprinkler Irrigation System
In systems that use many sprinklers, the sprinklers are attached to a pipeline at a predetermined spacing in order to achieve a uniform application amount.
Sprinkler packages are available for low to high operating pressures (25 to 80 psi at the pivot point).
Sprinklers can be mounted on top of the spans or on drop-tubes which put them closer to the crop.
www.ag.ndsu.edu /pubs/ageng/irrigate/ae91w.htm   (2194 words)

  
 Your next sprinkler system?
Although residential sprinkler systems have proved to be the most effective form of life and property safety available, annual reports from the National Fire Protection Association show that only 2% of all homes are protected with sprinklers.
Where a sprinkler fitting is near a plumbing fixture, one of the four ports is used to feed the fixture.
Sprinkler systems require a higher flow, so the bypass also ensures adequate water to the sprinkler system when a water softener is installed.
firechief.com /mag/firefighting_next_sprinkler_system   (1961 words)

  
 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A magazine sprinkler system consists of a network of pipes secured to the overhead and connected by a sprinkler system control valve to the ship's saltwater fire main.
A dry-type sprinkler system is one in which the piping from the outlet side of the main sprinkler control valve up to the sprinkler heads contains no water in a normal or ready state.
A wet-type sprinkler system is one in which the piping between the outlet side of the main sprinkler valve and the sprinkler heads is charged with fresh water.
www.tpub.com /fcv1/38.htm   (915 words)

  
 Sprinkler Planner
Sprinkler irrigation should be one of the easier system types to manage since there is so much engineering and control involved.
Sprinkler systems provide good control over the total application, assuming you have the flexibility to water on and off as desired.
Micro-irrigation systems are much like sprinkler systems in that the design and maintenance of the system is the main determinant of the DU and they both give good control over the total application.
www.wateright.org /site2/advisories/sprinkler.asp   (3105 words)

  
 Sprinkler System
Determine the application rate and uniformity of your sprinkler system and how this knowledge is critical to helping you water efficiently.
Knowing the rate at which your sprinkler system applies water (application rate) and assuring that this application is as uniform as possible is essential if you want to conserve water outdoors.
If sprinklers are not kept in good working condition, they can waste water as well as have detrimental effects on your landscape.
www.conservewater.utah.gov /OutdoorUse/SprinklerSystem   (1501 words)

  
 Fire Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler systems are also required in major remodeling projects.
This check is to make certain that nothing obstructs the sprinklers, which would interfere with their water spray pattern.
Although the deadline has passed to have the sprinklers replaced for free under the recall, owners of Omega sprinklers are encouraged to have their sprinklers replaced.
www.scottsdaleaz.gov /safety/Fire/residentialsprinkler.asp   (735 words)

  
 AFSA Responds to Omega Sprinkler Reports
Earlier reports from Central indicated the sprinklers could be affected by cutting oil in the system or an introduction of stop-leak type additives into the water supply, an additive prohibited by standards for installation of automatic fire sprinklers.
Robert McCullough, president of AllSouth Sprinkler Company in Lilburn, Georgia and chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Association, stated that people must keep this issue in perspective and remember that automatic fire sprinklers are still the best method available to protect lives and property from fire.
Some sprinklers that were listed as 'failures' actually operated, but at a higher pressure than that established for the Omega sprinkler.
www.sprinklernet.org /omega/omegarelease.html   (589 words)

  
 Omega Sprinkler Heads
UL recommends that Omega sprinklers installed in all types of piping systems, including steel, copper and plastic pipes, be tested to determine that these sprinklers will operate in case of a fire.
UL recommends that these sprinklers, installed in all types of piping systems, including steel, copper and plastic pipes, be tested to determine that operation will occur in case of a fire.
Those sprinklers, which are no longer manufactured, contained an o-ring material that has been found to swell or degrade in some instances, when subjected to contaminants discovered in certain sprinkler systems.
www.health.state.mn.us /divs/fpc/profinfo/ib97_3.htm   (1388 words)

  
 Sprinkler System
The red area of the sprinkler is a glass tube that contains a liquid with an air bubble in it.
Sprinkler heads can be calibrated based on the size of the air bubble, but are usually calibrated to respond when the space reaches 135 F. A wet sprinkler system is a pressurized system, much like the domestic water system in one's home, which allows for instantaneous reaction time.
When a sprinkler head is set off, a flow sensor in the system will be tripped and an alarm will be sent either to the local alarm system in the building or to the central security office at Drexel.
www.pages.drexel.edu /~jef22/myweb4/sprinkler.htm   (431 words)

  
 Sprinkler Valves   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sprinkler valves are an integral part of your sprinkler system; they supply water to sprinkler heads along a dedicated section of pipe.
It is an excellent way to fine-tune your sprinkler performance, preventing misting or fogging around the sprinkler head nozzle so that water is not wasted.
There are two ways to activate a valve: electrically through the sprinkler timer or by using the manual bleed feature of the valve.
www.homedepot.com /HDUS/EN_US/watering/wtrla_valves.html   (582 words)

  
 Greenwood Sprinkler System. Sprinkler System Buy Online In Greenwood.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 Sprinkler Systems   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The portion of the sprinkler system aboveground is a network of specially sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure, or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern.
Deluge Sprinkler System: A sprinkler system employing open sprinklers (or open nozzles) that are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a valve that is opened by the operation of a detection system (smoke or heat detectors) installed in the same areas as the sprinklers.
Foam Sprinkler System: Any of the previously described systems connected to a special foam concentrate reservoir at the system riser that automatically delivers a combination of foam and water when the system is activated.
www.sunlandfire.com /html/sprinkler_systems.html   (466 words)

  
 Washington State Patrol - Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing
A sprinkler contractor’s license cannot be issued until the company has a currently certified Certificate Of Competency Holder [COC] in their full-time employ.
The initial annual licensing fee for newly licensed sprinkler contractors is prorated based upon the month of the year the company becomes licensed.
The required amount of the bond for levels 1 and 2 is $6,000, and for levels 3 and U it is $10,000.
www.wsp.wa.gov /fire/contract.htm   (444 words)

  
 Sprinkler Notice
This was done in order to distinguish between sprinkler contractors who wish to engage in work related only to sprinkler system inspection, testing and maintenance, as opposed to those who wish to do installation or layout work, or those who wish to do both installation and layout work.
This means that on or after this date all sprinkler contractors who currently have a temporary license or use a third-party NICET certified person or professional engineer to do their layout work, and who wish to continue in the sprinkler contractor business, must possess a permanent license.
Sprinkler contractors are cautioned that they need to seriously consider their business risk and liability exposure should they elect to delete this type of insurance coverage from their current policy.
www.firemarshal.state.md.us /sprinklernotice.htm   (911 words)

  
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