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Fire Sprinklers Vs. Fire Suppression Systems

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When dealing with  fire alarm systems , a common misconception is that fire sprinklers fall into the same category as fire suppression systems.  While they share a similar goal, they are completely different in functionality. Below outline the differences between the two: Fire Sprinkler Systems Typically, fire sprinklers are much more common than fire suppression systems. A sprinkler system uses water as an agent for extinguishing fire’sand is ideal to reduce property damage. Types: There are many different types of fire sprinklers; including but not limited to, wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge sprinklers.Depending on the needs of your building, you can mismatch various devices.  How does it work? When a fire sprinkler is exposed to a temperature at or above the temperature rating it’s designed to detect, a bulb within the sprinkler breaks activating the sprinkler. Water then flows through the sprinkler system directly to the hazardous zone. Once the temperature re

The Best Smart Home Security Systems for 2019

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Have you ever worried about protecting your home while you’re away? Thanks to the advances in smart technology, it has become easier than ever to monitor your property while you’re gone. As  smart security systems  become more popular, new security features are available to supplement the existing security systems. Here are some of the best security upgrades you should consider. Smart Locks This new generation lock will put an end to your house keys forever. What makes them smart is their ability to communicate with your smart phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, allowing you to lock and unlock your door from anywhere. It relies on an app on your smart phone to handle the locking and unlocking duties. Many also automatically lock and unlock when they detect your phone approaching so that you can come and go without ever having to worry about whether the door is locked. By giving lock-compatible eKeys to your family members, you can use the accompanying app to remotely grant or deny