A residential fire sprinkler is an intricate, well-oiled machine that adds a high-value level of personal security to any home or building. However, not many understand the inner-workings of a home fire sprinkler system and exactly what triggers it to go off.
Stored in your ceilings and walls, a residential fire sprinkler system brings an additional, unobtrusive level of fire safety to your home.
With a direct connection to your main water source, a fire sprinkler system is prepared at all times. The network of water pipes are connected between each room, but only the sprinkler nearest to the fire will be activated.
A home fire sprinkler is triggered by a rise in temperature.
Many believe that a fire sprinkler works like a smoke detector, where the alarm is set off by the presence of smoke, which is false. A fire sprinkler is constructed to be on alert for a rise in temperature, usually occurring right at the start of a fire. Each sprinkler scattered throughout your home or building is built with a glass bulb that contains a liquid and an air bubble. If the temperature in that room were to rise, the elements would expand to unplug the sprinkler head and kick-start flow of water to efficiently extinguish the fire.
A smoke detector can alert you but is unable to act. A residential fire sprinkler on the other hand, can react instantly to a rise in temperature and works vigorously to control the fire, or in most cases, extinguish the threat entirely.
Whether you are a homeowner looking to upgrade the safety measures of your home, or are a property manager searching for the highest level of fire protection for your tenants, call on Fire Tech Residential Sprinkler Co. We can provide you with a free estimate and a quick installation. Contact us today to learn more about our fire sprinkler systems and services!