Understanding Fire Water Monitors and Valves for Fire Protection Systems

Jun 5, 2023 | news

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

Aluminum Alloy Manual Fire Water Monitor

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