dry pipe valves

A form of dry pipe valve — A specialized mechanical valve used in commercial or industrial fire sprinkler systems; it holds back a water supply while keeping the building's overhead pipes filled with pressurized air or nitrogen.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dry pipe valve
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