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how to protect your fire sprinkler system from freezing

How to Protect Your Fire Sprinkler System From Freezing

how to protect your fire sprinkler system from freezing

Nowadays, more and more homes are installing a fire sprinkler system to protect themselves and their belongings. Domestic sprinkler systems are a great way to prevent an outbreak by smothering the flames where there is a fire. The specific sprinkler head will release just the right amount of water to deal with the blaze. However, as stationary objects, the internal pipes have the ability to freeze where the temperature drops below a certain point. There are ways to combat this issue though and it is important to protect your sprinkler system no matter the weather.

 

But what are the basics? It is important to understand how your fire sprinkler system works and operates before making changes to your home. In a reliable sprinkler system, water will always be running through the pipes, in case of emergencies. And much like water in a freezer, there is a possibility that it will freeze in volume if the temperature is below a certain degree. However, this is either 0°C or 32°F so the risk is low in residential buildings. It is still important to monitor the temperature in case of any risks.

 

Regularly Maintain

In your own home, you can carry out checks throughout areas that are connected through the sprinkler system design. Unheated spaces, such as attics, conservatories and garages, should be regularly checked to make sure the temperature does not drop too low. Consider working with a professional sprinkler system installation company. RAD Fire Sprinklers offer a residential fire sprinkler testing service, to ensure all systems are running smoothly throughout the year. Our professionals will verify both that the system is fully operational and that the pipes are properly maintained. For more information, give us a call on 01892 680090.

 

It might be worth considering installing a water flow or freeze alarm that will alert homeowners to potential problems. 

 

Insulation

Make sure you insulate these rooms and the pipes through the winter months. You could do this by using heating implements such as space heaters or radiators. Also, before installation, work with a professional sprinkler company on where the heads should be placed. If they are directly next to a window, this could affect its temperature throughout the year. To properly insulate your colder rooms, it might be worth considering fitting in double or even triple-glazed windows, to fully seal the room. It makes sure there isn’t an excess of cold air blowing in.

 

Our Services

Here at RAD Fire Sprinklers, we promote the installation of residential fire sprinklers throughout the London and South East area. No matter what the build is (care homes, high-rise flats, schools etc.), we believe at RAD that there are so many benefits to a fire sprinkler system:

 

  • Saves Lives
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Cost-Effective
  • Reduced Insurance Costs

For more information on our services, or to receive a quote, fill in our online form and a member of our team will shortly be in touch. Or, why not follow us on Instagram? Get the latest fire safety tips or have your burning questions answered by our dedicated social media team. 

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Luis Garcia de Andoin
20:08 24 Aug 22
Mist system was a great solution for our renovation needs and them team at RAD have been great. Always communicated clearly and been on hand to discuss over the phone as needed. Would highly recommend!
David
09:32 17 Jul 22
I have used RAD for a couple of projects and found them to be good to deal with. They did a pair of 3 storey open plan houses and seven three and four story town houses. The sprinklers were to improve fire safety, allow more flexible space and comply with building regulations. The sprinklers were far more cost effective than the mist type systems and look very discrete when installed.
Paul Jeary
15:50 11 Jul 22
It has been a pleasure to deal with RAD for installation of fire sprinklers at our site is Sevenoaks. They were fast, professional, working to time and quote, which made it easy to work with them.
Katrina Horobin
12:03 29 Jun 22
My requirement was a bit unusual for RAD in that I wanted a mist system in one room of a rented house. I had no drawings or technical back up. RAD were very helpful and repositioned the unit after the initial installation. Luckily with the help of Sonny, the engineer it all worked out very well.
Simon Gurney
16:16 12 May 22
I have used RAD for the last 10 years for all of my housing developments in need of a sprinkler system. Easy process from start to finish and no issues or problems throughout. Always someone at hand to answer a querie and we have a great working relationship with the team at RAD. Would highly recommend.
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15:33 12 May 22
Diligent & a very professional team. A joy to deal with. Will certainly be calling on them to help with many more future schemes.
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22:17 08 Jul 19
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17:53 01 Jul 17
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As somebody who feels that it should be a necessity for all properties to have fire sprinkler systems, I am a big fan of this company. I have used them numerous times to service my home system and they are very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their service.
Kate Fraser
09:25 30 Mar 15
One look at Rad Fire Sprinkler's website will tell you that these guys know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to Fire Sprinklers and the legislation surrounding fire safety. A very trustworthy company.
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