FAQs

Fire sprinklers are mechanical devices. They are individually heat activated and operate independently off any smoke alarms that may be installed.

When a fire starts, the heat quickly reaches a critical temperature at ceiling level.  After 1 or 2 minutes above this critical temperature a fusible link in the head melts, allowing water to flow to the activated head.
In most cases a single head operates to control or extinguish the fire.

When the fire is extinguished, the system is turned off with a simple manual valve.

Click on this link to see short video presentation.

http://www.autoquench.co.uk/products/flash_videos/AQ3000Flash.swf

• Are domestic and residential sprinklers recommended by the Fire Services?
• Does Building Control recognise residential sprinklers?
• Why are fire sprinklers being fitted to domestic and residential properties?
• What is the difference between domestic and residential fire sprinklers?
• What are the servicing intervals and costs?
• What are the benefits for Designers and Builders?
• How much do they cost?
• How do they look?
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• Do I have to install a pump and a tank?
• Do all the fire sprinklers operate together?
• Can I install them myself?