Truth vs Myth

There are many myths associated with domestic fire sprinklers. These fire sprinkler myths lead to many homeowners and residential property owners choosing to ignore the many safety benefits that fire sprinklers can provide. 

  • Myth: They cause water damage!

    Truth: Significant tests have revealed that damage caused by water from a sprinkler system is comprehensively less than damage caused by the water from a fire brigade's hose.

  • Myth: Sprinkler heads will leak!

    Truth: Domestic fire sprinkler systems are under the same pressure as the plumbing system but are tested at two to three times higher pressure during the installation process.

  • Myth: Sprinkler systems may go off accidentally!

    Truth: Put it this way, you have more chance of winning the lottery than your sprinkler system going off without being activated by a fire. In fact, scientific research has shown the probability of this happening is only one in 16 million.

  • Myth: If one sprinkler goes off, they all will!

    Truth: Our domestic fire sprinkler systems are designed to react to temperatures in each room individually. Only the closest head to the fire will be activated to suppress the fire.

  • Myth: Aren’t sprinklers unsightly?

    Truth: On the contrary, they are compact, robust and elegant. In most buildings the public are usually unaware that a sprinkler system is fitted. Concealed sprinklers are fully recessed and covered by a flat plate that is flush with the ceiling. They are unobtrusive and almost invisible.

Ignoring the benefits of fire sprinklers is very risky and when there is an outbreak of fire, there won't be anything to help protect you or your property.

Our fire sprinklers are highly efficient and are installed by fully qualified and experienced engineers who understand that fire sprinkler myths are just that: myths.

Give us a call today on 0330 133 9815 and speak with our professionals who are on hand to provide you with any information you need and will gladly answer questions on any fire sprinkler myths you know.