Dry Sprinkler System Air Compressor

Dry Sprinkler System Air Compressor FAQ

What are the components of a dry pipe sprinkler system?

A dry pipe sprinkler system is one in which pipes are filled with pressurized air or nitrogen, rather than water. This air holds a remote valve, known as a dry pipe valve, in a closed position.

How does nitrogen dry sprinkler systems fight corrosion?

Nitrogen systems are used to prevent and inhibit corrosion in dry systems and preaction systems with supervisory gas in system piping. Dry and preaction systems employing supervisory air are subject to corrosion, which may lead to property damage, ongoing pipe repair and replacement, system downtime, and decreased c-factor and sprinkler blockage. Replacing air and oxygen in a sprinkler system with nitrogen inhibits corrosion by removing a segment of the corrosion triangle.

How do dry sprinkler systems work?

The dry system. These dry-pipe sprinkler systems only use pressurized nitrogen or air. The pressurized air will hold back the supply of water, and if the sprinkler activates, the air pressure drops. This causes the water to enter into the piping system and then discharge from the sprinklers.

Do air conditioners dry out the air?

Central air conditioning especially works throughout the whole house and as the air conditioner cools the air it wicks away the excess moisture in the air. In winter time the air seems so dry and that is because it really is dry carrying far less moisture.