Sprinkler Talk

Sprinkler Talk #34 - Void protection and alternative ceiling construction

This presentation will look at circumstances where void protection (sprinkler heads placed in the ceiling void) is a requirement.

Sprinkler Talk #35 - Pressurecheck – An engineered solution for low water pressure

This presentation will discuss the challenges of using a town main as the primary water supply for a sprinkler system and also detail our engineered solution, Pressurecheck. Pressurecheck is a compact water supply which boosts town main pressure in a compliant manner using approved equipment and methodologies.   

Sprinkler Talk #36 - Pipe jointing methods

This presentation will show in detailed pictures, how sprinkler pipework is joined together using methods such as flanged, grooved, screwed and solvent welded.

Sprinkler Talk #37 - Q&A session, send in your questions!

This presentation will seek to answer your questions, big or small, beginner or advanced. Please send in your questions to sprinklertalk@projectfire.co.uk

Sprinkler Talk #38 - BIM for automatic fire sprinkler systems

This presentation will focus on the use of BIM (Building Information Modelling) for automatic fire sprinkler systems and the advantages (and disadvantages) this brings.

Sprinkler Talk #39 - Latest Sprinkler news

This presentation will take a look at what is new in the fire sprinkler industry for example: changes in code standards, important updates from key organisations, new products, recent sprinkler activations and anything else that I find which I think is interesting and relevant.

Sprinkler Talk #40 - Sprinkler approval bodies and schemes

This presentation will look at the world of approvals for both products and companies around the world.

Sprinkler Talk #41 - Sprinkler design: Rules on obstructions (part 1)

This presentation will look at specific scenarios detailed in BS EN 12845 to place sprinkler heads where there are columns, beams, ducts etc. that complicate standard placement.

Sprinkler Talk #42 - Sprinkler design: Rules on obstructions (part 2)

Following on from part 1, this presentation will look at specific scenarios detailed in BS EN 12845 to place sprinkler heads where there are columns, beams, ducts etc. that complicate standard placement.

Sprinkler Talk #43 - Sprinkler alterations without draining down

This presentation will look at why sprinkler alterations may be needed, the problems that draining down causes and how Livetap allows these works to be carried out without the need for draining down.

Sprinkler Talk #44 - Pipe supports and finish

This presentation will look at how sprinkler pipework is fixed to the fabric of the building and how special situations like earthquakes are accounted for. The presentation will also look at different finishes that can and must be applied to sprinkler pipework.