Get Trusted Tamper Switch Services From Hydrant Mechanics Of Clayton, NC
Below the ground, it can be difficult to detect what’s going on with your fire hydrant. Hydrant Mechanics can help you keep aware of what is going on below by keeping your tamper switches functional and working properly.
A tamper switch for fire protection is a switch that is designed to signal when a sprinkler valve is partially or fully closed. A valve can be intentionally or unintentionally closed, but regardless, the tamper switch creates a record of when it is closed. One of the most common reasons a tamper switch will be triggered is when sprinkler valves are shut off for maintenance. A contractor should always check to ensure that they open the valves back up once they are finished with any type of maintenance or repair. Call us today to learn more about tamper switches.
A flow switch will detect a drop or change in water flow or water pressure, whereas a tamper switch will detect if a sprinkler valve has been partially or fully closed. Flow switches always signal an alarm, but tamper switches will usually only record a valve being closed, rather than signalling an alarm sound unless they are designed to do so. To find out more about the difference between flow switches and tampers switches, contact Hydrant Mechanics today.
A PIV tamper switch, also known as a post indicator valve, serves as a control for a sprinkler system’s water supply. The post indicator valve will either read as OPEN or CLOSED, allowing the fire department to determine if the sprinkler system is working correctly at the scene of a fire. To learn more about post indicator valves, contact Hydrant Mechanics.
Yes. Tamper switches let you know if your sprinkler valves are open or closed at any given time. They are key to letting you, the fire department and the Fire Marshall know that your sprinkler system is fully functional. Tamper switches are a necessary component of any sprinkler system and must be included in your sprinkler design in order to meet minimum requirements.
Why Fire Hydrant Tamper Switches Matter
The PIV, or Post Indicator Valve, has a gate that is located underground that controls the water flow to your hydrant. The PIV indicates whether the valve is open or closed, but monitoring the PIV to make sure it remains open all the time is not realistic. The tamper switch can help.
It sends a signal indicating that the valve is partially or fully closed, indicating the water supply is cut off. The detection of open and closed valves can be critical during an emergency. A simple tamper switch can help avoid a major catastrophe.
Why Choose Us For Your Tamper Switch Solutions
Hydrant Mechanics has decades of experience working with water systems. We can help repair, inspect or replace any PIV or tamper switch. Our business is based on building client relationships, so you can trust the advice and solutions given by our expert technicians. We work with our clients by:
- Offering yearly maintenance schedules to keep you up-to-date on your water system needs.
- Contacting the fire marshall on your behalf to make sure they know everything is working properly on your property.
- Diagnosing many problems over the phone, saving you a service call fee.
- Leaving the work site in the same condition we found it in.
- Providing 24/7 emergency services because problems don’t just happen during the daylight hours.
We are dedicated to being North Carolina’s one stop shop for all your water system needs! Call our Clayton, NC home office today at (919) 922-3829.