Mission-Critical Nitrogen™ Generators &
Air Compressors for Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
Protect Your Fire Protection Systems with South-Tek Systems’
Industry-Leading Corrosion-Inhibiting Solutions
Protecting your investment protects everything
There is no better protection for people and structures from the threat of fire than fire sprinklers, and there is no bigger threat to sprinkler systems than corrosion.
Corrosion
is the biggest
threat to optimal
sprinkler system
performance
Every nitrogen solution is expertly engineered to fit your application; going beyond “what works” to help you achieve what’s right. Take control of safety and reduce costly replacements with nitrogen fire protection that:
- Protects against corrosion;
- Extends system life by decades;
- Increases safety;
- Optimizes system performance; and
- Ensures your system works when it matters most.
N2Blast: Mission-Critical Nitrogen™ Generators for Dry Fire Protection Systems
WITHOUT NITROGEN PROTECTION,
50% OF DRY SYSTEMS DEGRADE AFTER ONLY 10 YEARS
Corrosion is a result of three elements coming together; unprotected metal, oxygen and water. South-Tek System’s N2Blast nitrogen generator solutions replace oxygen with 98% pure nitrogen, reducing the risk of corrosion build up, which restricts water flow and can render a system inoperable.
N2Blast Generators
Fire Protection Solutions (FPS) for 500-22,500 gallons of total sprinkler pipe capacity. All systems are FM1035 approved, offer dual-bed PSA technology, leak detection, and auto air bypass alarms and are equipped with a UL 508A listed Industrial Control Panel
N2BLAST – FPS- 500/900
- Total sprinkler pipe capacity: Up to 500 or 900 gallons
- Other key features: Integrated air compressor, 28 gallon nitrogen receiver tank
N2BLAST – FPS-1650
- Total sprinkler pipe capacity: Up to 1,650 gallons
- Other key features: Integrated air compressor,
integrated nitrogen receiver tank, optional early
warning system and onboard purity alarm, color
touchscreen HMI with SMART-Trak technology
N2BLAST – FPS – 3250/5000
- Total sprinkler pipe capacity: Up to 3,250-5,000 gallons
- Other key features: Integrated air dryer and nitrogen receiver tank, optional early warning system and onboard purity alarm, color touchscreen HMI with SMART-Trak technology
N2BLAST – FPS – 10000/16500/225000
- Total sprinkler pipe capacity: Up to 10,000, 16,500 or 22,500 gallons
- Other key features: Integrated air dryer and nitrogen receiver tank, optional early warning system and onboard purity alarm, color touchscreen HMI with SMART-Trak technology
N2BLAST – AUTOPURGE SYSTEM
- Patented, calibrated orifice custom tunes to each individual riser based on total capacity (gallons)
- Purges FPS piping to ensure entire system is blanketed with 98% nitrogen purity
QUICK-CHECK – SAMPLING PORT
- Provides additional location to check nitrogen purity
concentration within sprinkler piping - Offers peace of mind that nitrogen is fully blanketed throughout FPS
QUICK-CHECK – PORTABLE NITROGEN PURITY SENSOR
- Battery operated, hand-held nitrogen analyzer verifies desired nitrogen purity is achieved in all zones
QUICK-CHECK – PURITY MANIFOLDS
- Samples nitrogen purity content in all zones
- Standard models include 1, 6, 10 and 20-zone
QUICK-CHECK – POWERSAVER TIMER
- Eliminates continuous venting by closing purge after 98%+ nitrogen cycles throughout FPS
DeOx: Mission-Critical Nitrogen™ Corrosion Inhibiting Solutions For Wet Fire Protection Systems
PROTECT YOUR BUILDING AND BOTTOM LINE WITH DEOX
South-Tek System’s DeOx solutions remove oxygen from the corrosion equation, reducing the risk that wet sprinkler systems will break down or rupture, leading to expensive maintenance or replacement fees, or a catastrophic system failure during an emergency.
DeOx Systems
Provide peace of mind and ensure your system’s performance for the long haul with DeOx.
DEOX-DX-1M
- Filters particulates and removes impurities from fill water
- Reduces oxygen in both trapped air pockets and fill water below 1.0 ppm
- 1,000 gallons per hour fill time
- No electrical required
DEOX-DX-3M
- Filters particulates and removes impurities from fill water
- Reduces oxygen in both trapped air pockets and fill water below 1.0 ppm
- 3,000 gallons per hour fill time
- No electrical required
DeOx Corrosion Solutions
A ruptured wet fire protection system can destroy a building and a budget.
DUAL VENT O2RELEASE
- FailSafe design works as a true water stop; water will not overflow as it would with other redundant vent designs
- Water accumulation fully drains back to FPS by depressurizing FPS and pressing reset button on air release valve
N2INERT SYSTEM
- Combines with pre-purge wet fire protection system to eliminate corrosive air-water interface throughout entire FPS
- Reduces oxygen levels within any wet FPS
- Lessens likelihood of electrochemical corrosion by reducing air-water interface
QUICK-CHECK – PORTABLE NITROGEN PURITY SENSOR
- Battery operated, hand-held nitrogen analyzer verifies desired nitrogen purity is achieved in all zones
HIGH PRESSURE REGULATOR KIT
- For use with high pressure nitrogen cylinder or liquid nitrogen dewar
Air Compressors for Dry Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
South-Tek System Air Compressors Integrate with Nitrogen Generators
Meeting quick-fill or nitrogen generation needs, South-Tek System air compressors are available in 2-10 horsepower options.
Common Fire Protection System Myths
MYTH
The extra cost of installing a nitrogen system for your fire protection system is not worth the investment.
FACT
Corrosion is fueled by the interaction of unprotected metal, oxygen, and water. Allowing oxygen into your fire protection system actively feeds that formula, whereas nitrogen-protected systems inhibit one of the ingredients that contribute to corrosion build-up. In addition to the invaluable human dangers and damages associated with a failure of an existing or rapidly deteriorating sprinkler system, the cost of a replacement system or a fire emergency getting out of control because of a compromised sprinkler system would far exceed the cost of a sprinkler system protected with Nitrogen.
MYTH
Fire sprinklers are triggered by smoke.
FACT
Smoke does not set off fire sprinklers – heat does.
MYTH
The primary function of sprinkler systems is to put out fires.
FACT
While sprinklers help to extinguish flames, the chief purpose of a sprinkler system in a fire is to cool the temperature to suppress/contain the fire by reducing the rate of heat release.
MYTH
If one sprinkler goes off, they all do.
FACT
Sprinklers activate independently, one at a time, triggered by heat.
MYTH
Water damage from sprinklers exceeds fire damage.
FACT
The property damage in a structure with sprinklers is far less than the typical loss associated with a fire in a structure with a failed/nonexistent sprinkler system. Not to mention the invaluable threat of human danger caused by fire.
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FAQs for Fire Protection Nitrogen Generators for Sprinkler Systems
In addition to the invaluable human dangers and damages associated with a failure of an existing or rapidly deteriorating sprinkler system, the cost of a replacement system or a fire emergency getting out of control because of a compromised sprinkler system would far exceed the cost of a nitrogen-generated sprinkler system.
Nitrogen-generated dry sprinkler systems protect the system’s pipes with pressurized nitrogen, keeping the water supply separate from sprinkler pipes for optimal operation in colder temperatures that carry risk of freezing.
A corrosion inhibiting solution for wet fire protection systems works by using nitrogen gas to replace much of the oxygen within the water in pipes, protecting the integrity of the pipe system. In the event of a fire, when the sprinkler system is activated, the water is released, suppressing or extinguishing the fire.
Nitrogen-generated dry sprinkler systems are protected with pressurized nitrogen, keeping the water supply isolated from sprinkler pipes for optimal operation in colder temperatures that carry risk of freezing. Oxygen contributes to corrosion; 50 percent of dry systems powered by air do not operate as intended after only 10 years. Using nitrogen in your system instead of compressed air reduces corrosion, adding decades to the life of a sprinkler, maximizing system safety and optimal performance over time.
Corrosion is a result of three elements coming together; unprotected metal, oxygen and water. Powering fire protection systems with nitrogen removes oxygen from the equation, disrupting the process and inhibiting corrosion.
design works as a true water stop