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What types of Pipes are used for Fire Sprinklers?

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What types of Pipes are used for Fire Sprinklers?

An uncontrolled fire can be extremely hazardous for both lives and properties. Increasing awareness has made people realise that installing fire sprinkler pipes can go a long way in curbing the spread of fire and enhancing safety.

There are different types of pipes used by fire sprinkler manufacturers in the market. The popular materials include copper tubing, steel, and plastic.

Here, we take a look at each of these in detail.

Copper Tubing

Copper tubing is a popular material used for fire sprinkler systems. They have specific standards that they must adhere to for maximum effectiveness. These pipes are not favoured in areas where bending or curving of the pipes is required.

Steel fire sprinkler pipes

Steel pipes have been the most traditional material used in fire sprinkler systems owing to their strength and durability. However, corrosion became a huge problem which led to the introduction of galvanized steel pipes with a layer of zinc coating. Steel is highly resilient against fire and is a common choice by fire sprinkler manufacturers

Plastic fire sprinkler systems

CPVC fire sprinkler pipes have recently gained popularity due to their safety measures and easy installation. They are suited for residential use and are often required to be coated with a pipe protector.

Another plastic sprinkler system that is emerging is the use of PEX pipes. These pipes are extremely flexible allowing any curves or bends to be handled efficiently. PEX fire sprinkler pipes are also required to be protected for enhanced safety and should not be left exposed in most cases.

To enhance safety and ensure a reliable high-quality fire sprinkler system, India’s leading fire sprinkler manufacturer – Astral Pipes has created an innovative system.

The Astral Fire Pro is a CPVC piping system for automatic fire sprinklers that provides superior hydraulics, ease of joining, increased hanger spacing in comparison to other thermoplastics, and ease of assembly.

The sprinkler pipes are fully approved for use in all light and ordinary hazardous rooms or otherwise light hazardous applications as per NFPA 13, in both new and retrofit construction, such as:

  • High-rise buildings (including apartments and hotels)
  • Schools and Institutions
  • 1 and 2 family dwellings

The pipes have been manufactured as per the ASTM F442 & IS 16088 standards while all fittings adhere to ASTM F43 and are available in a range of sizes from 2.0 cm (¾”) to 8.0 cm (3”).

While commercial places are mandated to use a fire sprinkler system, this is an important safety feature for households too. Fire once caught can spread very fast and destroy everything in its path. A fire sprinkler system can help curb the spread of fire while ensuring maximum safety for the lives of people and the properties involved.

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