FAQ

Oxygen is the primary cause of corrosion in sprinkler systems that leads to pinhole leaks/pipe failure.

Contributing Factors:

• Age of existing system
• Activity (drain/fill, repairs, remodels)
• Dry pipe fails faster than wet pipe
• Galvanized fails faster than black steel
• Higher temperature increases the rate of corrosion

Business Operations Risk:

• Business interruption
• Structure Damage 
• Property (Content) Damage
• Business Disruption
• Life Safety -injury or loss of Life

Internal Corrosion:

• Creates Performance Risk
• Systems will not Work as Designed
• Corrosion Debris Clogs Sprinklers