0C is actually 32F and NFPA states that temperature must be
maintained above 5C or 40F for wet systems.
So if the temperature is only maintained at 2C or 36F then dry barrel
sprinklers would be required.




Thanks



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On Thu, Aug 22, 2024 at 2:04 PM Daniel Bobadilla <[email protected]>
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> Hello fellows, hoping you're doing well.
>
> I would like to know, based on your experience, what is the value you
> consider as a limit to specify dry barrel sprinklers into a cooler.
>
> Pure water freezes at 0°C (40°F), but in a cooler that is supposed to work
> in the range of 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 47°F) is it necessary to install dry
> barrel sprinklers?
>
> NFPA 13 indicates 40°F the starting temperature in this table:
>
> [image: image.png]
>
> The minimum exposed barrel is 0 inches for all the exterior temperatures
> when the protected area is 40°F. The actual exterior temperature is
> about 87°F.
>
> If there is no need for exposed barrel length, is this sufficient to
> assume that a standard wet sprinkler is appropriate?
>
> I would like to know your thoughts on this!
>
> Have a nice day!
>
>
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