Fire Suppression For Homes

A fire suppression system is one of the best ways to protect your home and your family. The fire suppression system stops fire or prevent it from spreading. A fire suppression system is made up of one or more sensors, containers, pipes, sprinkler heads, and pumps.

The sensors detect signs of fire like smoke or abnormally high temperature. The containers are used for storing the fire suppressant compound. In most cases, the fire suppressant used is water with an added fire suppression antifreeze to prevent it from turning into ice during winter to keep the system functional during winter and prevent ice damage.

The pipes provide corridor for the fire suppressant to reach different sections of the home.

One or more pumps can be used to push water through the pipes and maximize the volume of water delivered at a time.

There are also suppression systems use passive pressure from an elevated container that makes use of gravity to generate the pressure. The absence of a pump makes the system less likely to fail. A likely issue encountered in a pump-free system is the unsightly appearance of the container which is placed up high and very easy to see. It can obstruct the architectural theme of the house. It may require extra work to keep it discrete and keep the design of the house intact.

But the benefits of fire suppression system more than makes up for the added costs and troubles.

Aside from protection the family and property, it can also help reduce the cost of house insurance premium which carries a long-term financial benefits.

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