Although I can understand and respect the politically correct nature of this
response, I find it totally pelosi. I think that the term is appropriate and
here to stay.
Tom Prymak
-Original Message-
From: David de Vries ddevr...@firetecheng.net
To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
Hi Ron,
You are absolutely correct.? When furnished, the holes in the base of the
escutcheon are extremely important.? These appear in a lot of concealed
assemblies, and any space between the flat plat and the ceiling allows heat to
enter the back of the assembly.? When provided, the holes
I have watched this discussion for about two days, and I can't resist chiming
in -
As an ex-manufacturer, one of the reasons that the recessed are listed as an
assembly is that they pass testing that way.? If you mix another manufacturer's
escutcheons, there is no guarantee that the correct
For what it is worth - I agree with Roland on this.? The one point that is
important is that if elevations were taken into account, the results for
converting ot a 'K' factor are not valid.? The elevation loss will always be
constant - if it is a 10 ft. elevation, the loss will be 4.33 psi.?
Hi Mark,
Your questions about the intent an function, even with some blocked spray
pattern were concerns during the sloped and beamed ceiling testing that was
done.? The Tyco sloped and?beamed ceiling testing is posted under? the
'Literature' drop down on the Tyco website at
