Maximum Throw for a Sidewall Sprinkler?

12/10/2018

What is the maximum throw for a horizontal sidewall sprinkler? Just looking for a typical extended coverage sprinkler, not a dry-type.

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David C

12/10/2018 10:21:15 am

What is the hazard you are looking to protect? Has an impact on the answers provided?

DOMINIC

12/10/2018 10:24:13 am

Light hazard/residential sleeping unit is what I'm looking to protect. Thanks David!

12/10/2018 10:32:42 am

Reliable Model DH-56. 28'-0" Wide, 10'-0" Long

12/10/2018 10:43:12 am

Depends on the listing of the sprinkler head, and how much water pressure you have available.

Tyco TY-FRB 5.6K EC head can cover 16'x22'. The 8.0K model can cover 16'x24'.

Viking VK460 residential heads are listed for 14'x26' - though you'll need calcs to prove you have 46 GPM at 63 PSI at the most remote head, which can be a deal breaker.

If you need longer widths (instead of distances), it's worth looking at "corridor" sprinklers like the VK638.

12/10/2018 11:20:19 am

For a residential lodging, you can use a conventional sidewall or a residnetial sidewall sprinkler.

For the actual protection area, look at their datasheets. These data sheets will provide information on the gpm and pressure it will require. These numbers are provided for each protection area.

Examples of companies: Viking, Reliable, Globe, Tyco.

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