NFPA #33 says
9.4.6 (3)
Sprinklers shall provide a minimum flow of 114 L/min (30 gpm) per head
at a minimum of 1 bar (15 psi) pressure.
2.8 would be 115psi??
R/
Matt
To all,
" That being said, a 2.8K head
equalizes my calcs better than a 5.6K head does. Can I use one that
small?
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Isn't that if they are Less than 2.8?
R/
Matt
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Right off the top of my head, shiny though it may be in spots, you would
probably lose any
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Right off the top of my head, shiny though it may be in spots, you would
probably lose any gains because you'll need a strainer for a 2.8K head.
Extra pressure loss.
Thom McMahon, SET
Firetech, Inc.
2560 Copper Ridge D
0-879-7926
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To all,
" That being said, a 2.8K head
eq
To all,
To clarify, I did misspeak with regard to the word "balance". Per 13(2002)
A14.4.4.6 the head in the exhaust duct can be a different K-factor and is
not considered balancing, the coverage area is simply considerably smaller
those of the other heads in the booth. That being said, a 2.8K he
