Fire monitors and fire valves are essential components of commercial and industrial fire protection systems. Together they provide an effective way to deliver water and suppress fire threats on a large scale.
What Is A Fire Water Monitor?
A fire water monitor consists of a nozzle attached to a hose or piping that can be manipulated to aim and control the direction of flowing water. Monitors are used:
• To apply water to a specific area, object or fire source from a distance
• To deliver a large volume of water over a wide spray pattern
• For flood suppression in large storage facilities or manufacturing plants
• On the exterior of buildings to protect areas that fixed sprinklers can’t reach
Types of Fire Monitors
Different types of monitors are designed for specific needs:
• Swivel monitors – Allow 360° rotation both horizontally and vertically
• Telescoping monitors – Extend up to 30′ in length to reach higher areas
• Flexible monitors – Use flexible piping for positioning the nozzle precisely
• Deluge monitors – Flow is automatically activated by fire detection devices
• Monitor nozzles – Come in different patterns to suit varying water demands
What Are Fire Valves?
• Manual control valves – Allow operators to manually turn water flow on and off
• Check valves – Prevent water from flowing backwards through the system
• Sectional control valves – Isolate parts of piping for maintenance or repairs
• Pressure control valves – Limit the water pressure in the system
• Alarm valves – Alert operators when water is flowing through the system