You only need a strainer if the K-factor is LESS THAN 2.8. You don't need one for 2.8 or higher.
Paul J. Pinigis, P.E. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom McMahon Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Sprinklerforum Digest, Vol 34, Issue 25 ITEM #1 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 Dr P.O. Box 882136 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan Hinson Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Sprinklerforum Digest, Vol 34, Issue 25 ITEM #1 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? _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
