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Flow switch

Paddle-type detector that signals water movement in a sprinkler branch line.

Definition

Vane-type flow switches with a 30–90 s delay timer prevent nuisance alarms from pressure surges. Mandatory per floor / per zone in multi-storey schemes for tenant-specific alarm zoning. EN 12259-5, UL 346.

Design it in FireTwin AI

Generate a compliant sprinkler layout, run the hydraulic calculation and export a priced bill of materials — checked against EN 12845 and NFPA 13.

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