The main drain of an automatic sprinkler system is actually the water flow control valve. It's important to test the functioning of this value at least once per year to ensure proper water flow and ...

Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

Having water in your yard where you need it is a real blessing. Remember, people used to have to carry it by hand. But come winter, those hoses, pipes, and valves are susceptible to the cold. As the ...

AGF Manufacturing has created a self-contained method to remotely fulfill the system inspector’s test on a wet-pipe fire sprinkler system. AGF Manufacturing’s Model 1200 RemoteTEST incorporates a ...

AGF Manufacturing announced the PURGENVENT Air Venting Valves designed to remove excess air from sprinkler pipes for the new NFPA 13 venting requirements. Malvern, PA – July, 2017 – AGF Manufacturing ...

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