pipe size and spacing guide for platypus sprinkler · 2020-02-20 · optimum operating pressure at...
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Pipe Size and Spacing Guide for Platypus Sprinkler
Platypus Sprinkler Pressure, Flow and Spacing Guide 2
Recommended Pipework Bracket Spacing 2
Ridge and Hip Spacing Guide 4
Platypus Fire Pty Ltd makers of the
The Sensible Bushfire Protection System
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Platypus Fire Pty Ltd makers of the
The Sensible BushfireProtection System
All diagrams are to be used as guides only.
Maximum angle of sprinker installation is 35˚
Recommended minimum operating pressure at pump is 500kpa.Optimum operating pressure at each sprinkler head is 300kpa.We recommend using our Flow Control Inserts to ensure optimum performance.
Nozzle sizesavailable
2.5mm3.2mm4.0mm
3.5 metres3.5 metres4.0 metres
6 lpm9 lpm
14 lpm
Maximum spacingbetween sprinkler heads rate at 300kpa
Copper Tube
25mm15mm & 20mm
32mm & 40mm50mm
PVC Pipe20mm 1.4 metres 0.7 metres25mm 1.5 metres 0.75 metres32mm 1.7 metres 0.85 metres40mm 1.8 metres 0.9 metres50mm 2.1 metres 1.05 metres
Vertical Pipe Horizontal Pipe
1.5 metres 2.0 metres2.5 metres3.0 metres
Vertical Pipe1.0 metres1.5 metres1.8metres2.2 metres
Horizontal Pipe
Recommended bracket spacing for pipework
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Platypus Fire Pty Ltd makers of the
The Sensible BushfireProtection System
All diagrams are to be used as guides only.
Refer to page 2 of this guide for information about bracket spacing and sprinkler
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WITH Flow Control InsertEven water spray from each sprinkler
• Flow control inserts are installed at each sprinkler• Flow control inserts only available for 2.5mm and 3.2mm nozzles
WITHOUT Flow Control InsertSprinklers closest to water supply point are favoured while furtherest sprinklers are starved
WaterSupplyPoint
WaterSupplyPoint
Water TankPump
Water TankPump
Platypus Fire Pty Ltd makers of the
The Sensible BushfireProtection System
All diagrams are to be used as guides only.
Refer to page 2 of this guide for information about bracket spacing and sprinkler
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Ridge & Hip Sprinkler Spacing Guide
min. 3.5mapart
DRAFT
All diagrams are to be used as guides only.