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Water Mist System

*A distribution system connected to a water supply or water and atomizing media supplies that is equipped with one

Water Supply

*A source of water that provides the flows [gal/min (L/min)] and pressures [psi (bar)] required by the water-based fire

Weld

The process of joining similar metals using a high-intensity electric arc at temperatures from 1500°F to 2000°F | 816°C

Weld Neck Flange

A flange with a long tapered hub that is welded to the pipe end. The hub reinforces the flange,

Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

*A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system containing water and connected to a water supply

X-Ray Testing

A non-destructive examination method that uses radiation (x-rays) to penetrate a weld and produce an image on film. This

Yoke

Frame that supports the valve actuator. Contains a location for lockout/ tagout pins.

Victaulic Grooved Joining Solution

The Wholesaler featured Victaulic’s pipe-joining solution for CPVC in the products section of its January 2018 issue.

Women in the Sprinkler Industry

Fire Protection Contractor magazine featured Victaulic’s Susan Schierwagen on the cover of its January 2018 issue. Susan also contributed