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Myths & Facts
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Here is a list of common MYTHS about home fire sprinkler systems. The FACTS will help provide a more thorough understanding of the features and benefits of home fire sprinkler systems.
| MYTH: | | When a fire occurs, every sprinkler in the house will activate.
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| FACT: | | Contrary to movie scenes, all the sprinklers in a sprinkler system do not activate at once. When a fire sprinkler activates, by design, the sprinkler closest to the fire goes off – and in 90% of cases, one sprinkler is enough to suppress the fire.
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| MYTH: | | Small things like burning a piece of toast could trigger the sprinkler system.
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| FACT: | | Burning toast and smoking cigars will not trigger a fire sprinkler. Fire sprinklers are only activated by extremely high temperatures, not by smoke. Only a threatening fire can generate enough heat to activate a sprinkler.
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| MYTH: | | A little fire or smoke damage is better than having the whole house ruined by water damage if the sprinkler system goes off.
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| FACT: | | A residential fire sprinkler uses only 10-25 gallons of water per minute, and operates early in a fire. A hose used by firefighters flows about 10 times that amount – around 125-250 gallons per minute.
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| MYTH: | | Fire sprinklers could go off accidentally
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| FACT: | | The chances that a sprinkler will accidentally discharge due to a manufacturing defect are extremely rare- 1 in 16 million. Overall, sprinkler accidents are generally less likely and less severe than accidents involving home plumbing systems.
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| MYTH: | | Fire sprinklers won’t look nice in my beautiful new home.
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| FACT: | | Actually, most fire sprinklers are small and unobtrusive so you won’t even notice them unless you are looking for them. Tyco’s Rapid Response sprinklers come in a wide range of colors and styles, ensuring that they will blend aesthetically with any home décor.
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| MYTH: | | Home fire sprinklers are very expensive.
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| FACT: | | The cost of installing a fire sprinkler is only about the cost of a flooring upgrade, and can offer peace-of-mind and protect your family for many years. Plus, you can enjoy discounts of up to 15% on your homeowner’s insurance premium.
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