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#44 – Top Fire Protection Company in Columbus, OH: Capital Fire Protection December 14, 2018April 29, 2016 As Americans, we collectively draw strength from an ethos of independence and pride. Left to our own devices, we accomplish great things. Fire protection, however, is an area where professional guidance is often the wise choice. Therefore, if …

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#377 – 3 Essential Firefighter Tools That Get the Job Done February 4, 2021February 2, 2021 This equipment helps firefighters face challenges on the scene Mention firefighter tools, and images of axes, fire hooks, and Halligan bars immediately come to mind. But there are many other pieces of equipment that make a firefighter’s job safer …

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#18 – Kydex Ceiling Rings: A Guide to Fire Sprinkler Trim Rings September 20, 2019May 13, 2013 Holes behind fire sprinklers, whether accidental or intentional, need to be covered—but escutcheons aren’t always up to the task Kydex® ceiling rings, a type of fire sprinkler trim ring or “oops ring,” can make sprinkler fitters’ lives a …

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#402 – What Happened to System Sensor? Introducing Safe Signal™ January 23, 2022January 19, 2022 The name on our fire sprinkler monitoring devices has changed—but that’s about it! QRFS shoppers may have noticed that our fire sprinkler alarm pressure switches, waterflow detectors, and other supervisory switches are now manufactured by Safe Signal™ instead of System …

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#346 – Pitot Gauge Kits for Fire Hose Testing & Hydrant Flow Tests January 23, 2022May 27, 2020 Even fire pump testing gets easier with complete kits for the ITM professional A pitot gauge has long been an essential piece of equipment for hydrant flow tests and fire hose testing. Still, inspection, testing, and maintenance …

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#145 – Tyco’s New LFP Antifreeze Meets NFPA Listing Requirements December 12, 2022February 5, 2019 Tyco LFP is the first listed antifreeze since flammability concerns caused a phase-out of antifreeze in fire sprinkler systems As the 2022 deadline for phasing out all current antifreeze solutions in wet sprinkler systems looms, the first – and only …

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