dry sprinklers

A form of dry sprinkler — A sprinkler (fire protection device) having pressurized air in the distribution pipes until a heat-activated sprinkler head opens and releases the stored air pressure, which opens the water valve.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dry sprinkler
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