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Fire Sprinkler Test Valve

Sprinklers are one of the key elements protecting buildings from the ravages of fire. These Fire Sprinklers have a jillion parts that all interact with one another to assist in dousing flames and saving lives and doing so in a hurry. A fire sprinkler system incorporates an important item of equipment known as a test valve. The test valve is similar to a gate that closes to obstruct flow of water to the sprinkler heads. That allows firefighters, or a maintenance man, to test the system to confirm it’s working properly.

How to properly conduct a fire sprinkler test using the test valve

How to tests fire sprinklers with the test valve Before taking on a fire sprinklers running test with the test valve you will, of course, need to locate your test valve. This is usually close to where the water supply is for the sprinkler system. Once you find the test valve, you’ll need to be able to “crack” it and allow some water into the system. You’ll have to listen and watch for flowing water in the pipes, leaks and anything that may have been knocked off. After you have tested the system, don’t forget to close the test valve completely in order to prevent water from leaking out.

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