fire sprinkler system condensation
fire sprinkler system condensation
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I had a place call me that has a conditoned building with a wet pipe fire sprinkler system.
He is saying that they are getting a lot of condensation off of the pipe.
The ceiling is kind of a high peak with the pipe near the top.
I have not seen a system create condensation before??
any ideas/// thoughts???
If so any solutions?
I am going to go look at it Tomorrow
He is saying that they are getting a lot of condensation off of the pipe.
The ceiling is kind of a high peak with the pipe near the top.
I have not seen a system create condensation before??
any ideas/// thoughts???
If so any solutions?
I am going to go look at it Tomorrow





RE: fire sprinkler system condensation
RE: fire sprinkler system condensation
Plus possible location of the pipe in the building between a hot and cold layer
RE: fire sprinkler system condensation
As stated before, the water does not normally run thru the pipe so the temperature is as static as the water.
Past experiences would cause me to look for other causes first. Unless you can actually see the condensation being caused by the pipe. If so, I would then figure out how a lower temp water is entering the pipe.
This would cause a concern for other things in the system since introducing fresh water also brings oxygen and other stuff if present in your area.
R/
Matt
RE: fire sprinkler system condensation
About a thirty foot run of three inch pipe is the problem
Did not see the condensation today, had a change of weather overnight.
No real other pipe/ duct in the area.
Seems everyone agrees high humidity/ moisture levels in the building at times.
It is a small church, so the hvac is shut off during the week
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