Are you fire sprinklers experiencing corrosion?
Do you have any fire sprinklers around your business that appear to be rusting? Fire sprinkler corrosion is a serious issue for any facility to experience. Sometimes, the problem can be so bad that your fire sprinkler system stops operating entirely, which leaves you incredibly vulnerable to fire damage. Identifying corrosion as quickly as possible is critical so that you can correct the problem and protect your building before a fire arises. Here are signs that your fire sprinklers might be corroding.
There’s a “Rotten Egg” Smell
One sign of fire sprinkler corrosion is when there’s an odd smell that you notice permeating throughout your building. Usually, people describe this as a “rotten egg” smell. This is a smell that’s associated with corrosion in your fire sprinklers, so it’s best to get a fire sprinkler inspection if you ever notice this odor.
Water is Discolored
While clean water is going to be clear, it’s a different story if your fire sprinklers are corroded. Corrosion in your fire sprinklers often means that the water coming from your sprinklers will look discolored. The water will have a brown and rust-like color to it. Like before, if you notice this kind of problem with your fire sprinklers, it’s best to get your sprinklers inspected professionally to confirm whether or not corrosion is a problem.
How Can Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Be Prevented?
If you want to keep fire sprinklers from corroding, a good solution you can try is to pump nitrogen into your fire sprinkler system. By adding more nitrogen to your sprinkler system, it displaces the oxygen that your system once had. With less oxygen, your fire sprinkler system won’t corrode at nearly the same rate. Fortunately, this is a solution that you can use whether you have a dry sprinkler system or a wet sprinkler system
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