Reliable fire protection starts with the right sprinkler for the system, and a mismatched temperature rating or K-factor can fail an inspection or a fire. This Paratech PI420 is a standard-response pendent sprinkler built around a frangible glass bulb that holds a heat-sensitive liquid; when ceiling temperatures reach 155 deg F, the liquid expands, the bulb shatters, and water discharges through the 8.0 K-factor orifice onto the deflector for a standard spray pattern. The rugged brass body threads into 3/4" NPT wet-pipe fittings, and the compact glass-bulb design keeps the assembly small and stable at its rated temperature. It carries cULus listing for installation under NFPA 13 in commercial and residential wet-pipe systems.
Key Features:
- Glass Bulb Activation -- A frangible glass bulb filled with heat-sensitive liquid shatters at 155 deg F for stable, predictable operation at the rated temperature.
- 8.0 K-Factor Orifice -- Delivers a standard-coverage spray pattern sized for typical light- and ordinary-hazard wet-pipe designs.
- Standard Response -- Standard-response thermal element suited to a wide range of commercial and residential occupancies.
- Brass Body, 3/4" NPT -- Corrosion-resistant brass construction threads directly into standard 3/4" wet-pipe fittings.
- cULus Listed -- Listed for installation in accordance with NFPA 13 rules for wet-pipe sprinkler systems.
Where to Use:
- Commercial buildings -- Wet-pipe fire protection for offices, retail, hotels, and institutional ceilings.
- Residential & multi-family -- Pendent coverage for apartments, condos, and mixed-use properties under NFPA 13.
- Sprinkler service & repair -- Direct replacement of activated or damaged 155 deg F pendent heads during system maintenance.