I have a fire sprinkler system in my home and I want to change one of the heads. The current one is chrome and I want to replace it with a white one to match my ceiling. Is it as simple as shutting off the water, and draining the system or is there something more to it?
2006-10-16 07:50:59 · 4 answers · asked by Joe K 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Joe, first you need to determine if you have a dry system or a wet system. Make sure you cut off the supply water before you start. Make sure you use a sealer or teflon tape on the head you are replacing. Don't forget to rest your system and open the supply valve when you finish. If you have any questions about doing it, it mught be better for you to hire a professional, especially if it's your first time.
2006-10-16 09:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work for a commercial general contractor...
You are correct, turn off the water, drain the system, and change out the head to the new one that you want. full the system and test the pressure....
good luck
2006-10-16 07:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn the full tube counter clock sensible. it somewhat is screwed into the underground water riser pipe. be careful to no longer knock airborne dirt and dust down the hollow once you screw in the hot sprinkler, or the airborne dirt and dust will immediately plug the hot sprinkler head.
2016-12-08 15:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are on the right track. Make sure you pressurize the system when you are finished.
2006-10-16 08:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋