Dec 10, 2020 · Drum drips are designed to capture any water that may have entered a dry sprinkler system. Also known as auxiliary drains, drip legs, and condensate drains, drum drips work to keep water out of your dry sprinkler system, so it …

Auxiliary Drains (also called low-point drains or drum drips) are required for each section of trapped pipe in a dry or pre-action fire protection system. They collect the moisture that condensates from the pressurized air in the system while minimizing loss of air pressure during maintenance (see NFPA 13, 8.16.2.5.3.5*, A8.16.2.5.3.5) .

Sep 13, 2023 · In this blog, we’ll delve into what drum drips are, why they are important, and how to routinely check them to ensure the effectiveness of your dry sprinkler system. What are drum drips? Drum drips are also known as auxiliary drains, drip legs, and condensate drains.

Jan 28, 2020 · But trapped sections that hold over 5 gallons of water use a specialized type of auxiliary drain called a “drum drip.” Also known as a condensate trap or condensate drain, this device installs vertically, allowing water to fall from the pipes above and accumulate inside a …

Oct 16, 2020 · Procedure for draining a drum drip drain. Close upper valve. Open the lower valve, and drain the accumulated water. Close the lower valve, open the upper valve, and allow for additional water accumulation. Repeat this procedure until water ceases to discharge. Replace plug or nipple and cap in lower valve.

To facilitate draining water out of dry sprinkler systems, most of these systems have drains called drum drips (also referred to as “auxiliary drains”, “drip legs” or “condensate drains”). Drum drips typically consist of two 1 inch valves with a short section of …

The Model 5300 COLLECT an DRAIN is a pre-assembled auxiliary drain (low point drain or drum drip) designed to meet NFPA 13 and 25 guidelines addressing proper drainage of a dry fire sprinkler system while offering easy identification and …

Drum Drip Assembly Threaded Connections Galvanized Auxiliary drain designed to meet NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 requirements. Assembled with 1” brass quarter turn valves with chrome plated brass balls.

May 10, 2021 · Drum Drip, also known as Auxiliary Drains for Dry Fire Sprinkler Systems are used to empty the pipe of any water collected due to condensation in the system. The Drum Drip makes it fast...

Nov 19, 2020 · Although not a required feature, another component for consideration in the design of new dry pipe and preaction systems and retrofit applications is a heater and/or supervised drum drip (auxiliary drain), which provides a supervisory signal on a fire alarm system when the drum drip contains water.