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Sprinkler flow

Calculates the water flow coming from a sprinkler head.

Sprinkler flow

Input Result
K-factor K=
Pressure P=
Flow q=

Explanations

Flow

Refers to the flow coming out of a sprinkler head.

Pressure

Refers to the pressure that extends the water through the sprinkler head.

K-factor

A factor depending on risk classes and sprinkler type according to the table below.

Risk class Water tightness Sprinkler type K-factor
mm/min
LH 2,25 Conventional, spray, recessed, flat spray, recessed, concealed and wall 57
OH 5 Conventional, spray, recessed, flat spray, recessed, concealed and wall 80 eller 115
HHP and HHS ceiling sprinkler heads <=10 Conventional, spray 80, 115 eller 160
>10 Conventional, spray 115 eller 160
HHS storage with rack sprinklers Conventional, spray, flatspray 80 eller 115

Formula

Flow: Flow