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Month: July 2019

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Some Things You May Not Have Known About Fire Extinguishers & Fire House Cabinets

Here at William Hirdco, we offer a wide variety of recessed, semi-recessed and surface mounted cabinets in stock. Our cabinets have white baked enamel steel and stainless steel finishes. Regardless of how big or small your cabinet needs to be, we can accommodate your needs. If you prefer, our cabinets can also be anodized with aluminum or brass as well! We provide top of the line equipment for Fire Protection in NYC, but we aren’t just Fire Hose Equipment Suppliers. We’re also the premier suppliers of the most essential to own Fire Equipment in NY. Whether you need a Fire Hose Valve Cabinet, a Sprinkler head, or anything in between. William Hirdco has the equipment you need!

Did You Know?

All commercial, industrial and institutional occupies are required to have portable Fire Extinguishers in NYC throughout the facility even if there is a sprinkler system.

Any portable fire extinguisher maintenance must be completed by a licensed contractor on an annual basis. Having a reputable Fire Extinguisher Service Company can help you handle this easily.

Every business owner is responsible for performing monthly inspections on their portable fire extinguishers service and maintenance. The experts here at William Hirdco can handle that for you too!

Remember

Fire Extinguishers have been saving lives and protecting the investments of millions of people around the world for longer than most people reading this have been alive. They are one of the most time tested and reliable methods of fire protection or prevention out there. The experts here at William Hirdco have been trusted and relied upon for years as well. We know we’re the best in the business because people constantly tell us we are “the best in the business!” Don’t trust a lesser known company with your Fire Protection needs. Get ahold of the experts you know you can rely on for top of the line Fire Extinguisher services every time.

Get The Quality Service You Deserve!

At William Hirdco, we provide you with factory trained & certified technicians who can handle any monthly and annually required fire safety inspections. We proudly service multiple areas throughout NYC, including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and more. Keep in mind, while monthly inspections can be performed by the owner of the appointed in-house personnel, liability becomes a consideration. That’s where the experts at William Hirdco step-in. We provide support for Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Parts, and more, as the premier support provider for Fire Extinguishers in NYC. Don’t trust the other guys. Get ahold of the premier Fire Extinguisher Service Company experts at William Hirdco today!

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July 12, 2019

Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sprinkler Systems

Here at William Hirdco, our Sprinkler Head stock includes a wide variety of options. We offer everything style from Frost Proof, Escutcheons, Siamese Connections, Wall Plates, Alarm Valves, Dry Valves, Preaction and Deluge Valves, Butterfly and Check Valves, Tamper Switches, Flow Switches, Air Maintenance Devices, Air Compressors, Pump Test Connections and more. We provide top of the line equipment for Fire Protection in NYC, but we aren’t just Fire Hose Equipment Suppliers. We’re also the premier suppliers of Sprinkler heads and other Fire Equipment in NY. Whether you need a Fire Hose Valve Cabinet, Standpipes, or anything in between. William Hirdco has the Fire Equipment you need!

Remember

Sprinkler systems have been known to save lives and protect the investments of millions of people around the world. They are time tested and as reliable as any type of fire protection or prevention system out there. The experts here at William Hirdco have been trusted and relied upon for years. We know we’re the best in the business because people constantly tell us we are “the best in the business!” Don’t trust a lesser known company with your Fire Protection needs. Get ahold of the experts you know you can rely on for top of the line service every time.

The following information was gathered from Tufts University:

Smoke detectors save lives by providing an early warning to a smoke or fire incident. But can do nothing to extinguish a growing fire or protect those physically unable to escape on their own, such as the elderly or small children. Too often, battery operated smoke detectors fail to function because the batteries are dead or have been removed. As the percent of homes in America that were “protected” with smoke detectors increased from zero to more than 70%, the number of fire deaths in homes did not significantly decrease.

Sprinkler heads are individually activated by fire temperatures in excess of 155°. Residential fires are usually controlled with one sprinkler head. 90% of all fires are controlled with six or fewer heads and a study conducted during the 80 years of automatic sprinkler use found that 82% of the fires that have occurred were controlled by two or fewer sprinkler heads.

Sprinklers provide a high level of safety. Statistics reveal that there has never been any multiple loss of life in a fully protected building. Property losses are 85% less in residences with fire sprinklers compared to those without sprinklers. The combination of automatic sprinklers and early warning systems in all buildings could reduce overall injuries, loss of life and property damage by at least 50%.

Did You Know?

The following information was gathered from ThoughtCo, “Henry S. Parmalee of New Haven, Connecticut, is considered the inventor of the first automatic sprinkler head. Parmalee improved upon the Pratt patent and created a much more practical and better functioning sprinkler system. In 1874, he installed his fire sprinkler system into the piano factory that he owned. In an automatic sprinkler system, a sprinkler head sprays water into a room when the heat reaches the bulb and causes it to shatter.”

Get The Quality Service You Deserve!

At William Hirdco, we provide you with factory trained & certified technicians who can handle any monthly and annually required fire safety inspections. We proudly service multiple areas throughout NYC, including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and more. Keep in mind, while monthly inspections can be performed by the owner of the appointed in-house personnel, liability becomes a consideration. That’s where the experts at William Hirdco step-in.

We provide support for Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Parts, and more, as the premier support provider for Fire Extinguishers in NYC. Don’t trust the other guys. Get ahold of the premier Fire Extinguisher Service Company experts at William Hirdco today!

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July 12, 2019

What is the Difference Between Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Sprinklers?

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Fire sprinkler systems and fire suppression systems function on a common motive of safeguarding any property from fire mishaps and losses. These two equipment might look the same but are entirely different when it comes to functionality and usage. In fact, there are an array of fire suppression systems in Bronx and fire sprinklers that perform different functions.

Coming back to the question, the main difference between fire suppression system in NYC and fire sprinkler systems is that they work differently to extinguish fire. Fire sprinklers use water to extinguish fire while a fire suppression system in Staten Island uses different extinguishing agents to put out a fire.

Applications of fire sprinklers and fire suppression systems
Fire sprinkler systems are the best for everyday usage. They are useful in minimizing property damage in case of an accidental fire. On the other hand, a fire sprinkler system may not be able to put out all types of fire. In such a case, fire suppression systems may come in handy. Also, fire suppression systems are cost-effective and easily available on the market.

As a matter of fact, installing fire protection methods on your property is a great way of curbing any damage and loss and safeguarding everyone around.

Below we have discussed different types of fire suppression systems and fire sprinklers that you can install on your property.

Types of fire suppression systems and their applications

Below is a list of different types of fire suppression systems:

Carbon Dioxide: These fire suppression systems are efficient and swift. These are commonly used in spray booths, flammable liquid storages, printing presses, and dip tanks.

Wet chemical fire suppression: Wet chemical fire suppression systems produce vapor suppression foam. These efficiently prevent the fire from re-igniting. These systems are ideal for professional kitchens.

FM200 Fire suppression: These suppression systems do not require much  maintenance as these do not leave any residue behind. These are ideal for installation in museums, computer rooms, and archives.

Dry chemical suppression: Dry chemical suppression systems work instantly to extinguish fire where and when water is inaccessible. These are often used in industrial settings such as  flammable liquid storage areas and furnace rooms.
Types of Fire sprinkler systems and their applications

Below is a list of different types of fire sprinkler systems:

Pre-action sprinkler: These sprinklers require the activation of supplement fire detection system. These systems are ideal for use in settings where the proportion of damage is more such ad data centers, libraries, and museums.

Wet pipe sprinkler: These systems are always full of water and can be swiftly used in case of emergencies. These are ideal for hotels, office buildings, and multi-storey buildings.

Dry pipe sprinkler: These systems can be filled with water on activation. These are ideal for use in the warehouses.

Deluge sprinkler: These sprinklers comprise of pipes that get activated when water fills up. These are used in areas such as aircraft hangars and chemical storage’s.

Now that you know the difference between fire suppression systems in NYC and fire sprinklers, you can take an informed decision about installing the right type of fire equipment on your property.

Who are we?
William Hird & Co is one of the reputed companies that has been in business for the past 55 years. We strive to provide the best fire protection equipment along with quality fire suppression system installation, maintenance and repair services.

Come join our team and become a part of our list of satisfied, long term, and loyal customers.

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July 8, 2019

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