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Definition of Sprinklers

1. sprinkler [v] - See also: sprinkler

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sprinklers

Literary usage of Sprinklers

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1890)
"AUTOMATIC sprinklers for the extinguishment of fires are introduced to such an ... Let it be premised that all modern automatic sprinklers use the same ..."

2. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"6-5.2.1 Branch lines shall not exceed 8 sprinklers on either side of a cross main. Exception: When more than 8 sprinklers on a branch line are necessary, ..."

3. The Americana: A Universal Reference Library, Comprising the Arts and ...by Frederick Converse Beach, George Edwin Rines by Frederick Converse Beach, George Edwin Rines (1912)
"Automatic sprinklers afford the most efficient known means of fire protection. ... The sprinklers are screwed into the outlets of piping, ..."

4. Protecting Residences from Wildfires: A Guide for Homeowners, Lawmakers, and by Howard E. Moore (1993)
"External Sprinklers Sprinkle's permanently mounted on the roof have been suggested ... Such sprinklers could be either automatic, similar to internal fire ..."

5. Modern Mechanism: Exhibiting the Latest Progress in Machines, Motors, and by D. Appleton and Company (1892)
"The only resource for automatic sprinklers m rooms liable to temperatures ... The discharge of automatic brass sprinklers, including the resistance of the ..."

6. Modern Mechanism: Exhibiting the Latest Progress in Machines, Motors, and by D. Appleton and Company (1892)
"If the difference between these two averages represents the amount saved by the operation of automatic; sprinklers, then the total damage from the number of ..."

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