摘要 |
a fire-prevention sprinkler that can be used with a dual-use or multipurpose supply may have a sprinkler body, an inlet to admit water into the sprinkler body and an outlet by which the water can exit the sprinkler body upon actuation of the sprinkler, as well as a deflector to direct the water in a desired pattern as the water exits the sprinkler outlet, and an actuation device, that opens at least the sprinkler outlet upon detection of a fire condition. The entire inner surface of the water passage is made of a material such as will protect the water in the sprinkler from absorbing potentially harmful substances, including as one example lead. The entire sprinkler body may be made of that same substance, as well, and the seal(s) may be made of the same material, or of another having the mentioned property. Such materials are preferably metals, but may be plastic or vitreous. |