Re: Fire protection at Como?

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John Liebson

October 12, 2018 05:52AM

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Phil Raynes Wrote:
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> As far as the EBT buildings, I understand that a
> number of years ago they were protected by some
> sort of pressurized system, whereby the pipes are
> empty but pressurized, and if a fire occurs, the
> wax (???) plug melts, letting the water into the
> system and the sprinklers, therefore protecting
> the buildings.

Dry-pipe sprinkler systems:

[www.vfpfire.com]

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Fire protection at Como?	CVR220	October 11, 2018 08:48AM
Re: Fire protection at Como?	Jerry Huck	October 11, 2018 09:29AM
Re: Fire protection at Como?	CVR220	October 11, 2018 08:26PM
Re: Fire protection at Como?	Phil Raynes	October 11, 2018 09:53PM
Re: Fire protection at Como?	John Liebson	October 12, 2018 05:52AM

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