Often the water flow is diverted with a deflector mounted directly in front of the orifice. However, the most common sprinkler head is heat-only activated, by which a small heat sensitive link fuses or glass bulb breaks at a specified critical pre-determined temperature (called link temperature) allowing the water to flow. Sprinklers are activated by heat or (in rare cases) triggered remotely. And while there are many exceptions in the application of these systems, we are presenting answers to the more common and simplified scenarios to allow for a basic understanding. This article is aiming to provide a foundation for understanding sprinkler system design.
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