Shutgun | 1/2 in. Sheared Head Attachment | Shut Off Fire Sprinklers Fast!

1/2 in. NPT Sheared Head Shutgun Attachment

The Sheared Head Shutgun comes equipped with a tip designed to plug broken fire sprinkler heads with a 1/2 in. National Pipe Thread (NPT) thread connection. This is a replacement piece, allowing a Sheared Head Shutgun to stop the flow of water from broken 1/2 in. heads.

Crafted using cast aluminum and manufactured by Technicraft, the maker of the original Shutgun, this attachment stops discharge from broken fire sprinkler heads without affecting the original emergency activation temperature of 164F (73C). This Shutgun attachment is designed for sheared (broken) heads only.

The Importance of Having a Shutgun

Sometimes, our fire sprinklers activate in non-fire scenarios, and this can be a big problem – especially regarding potential water damage. That’s what the Shutgun is for – a quick and easy fire sprinkler shut off tool. Without a fire sprinkler shut off tool, sprinkler discharge can only be stopped at the main valve or a local shutoff valve. Fire code may require personnel to patrol the building or even evacuate until the broken head is replaced.

Shutgun stops water damage caused by accidental fire sprinkler discharge: vandalism, human error, and industrial accidents can lead to non-fire activation, which can lead to mold, mildew, damaged carpets, and a host of other expensive issues. A Shutgun fire sprinkler shutoff device is essential for contractors, movers, painters, cleaners, or anybody else who works in close proximity to fire sprinklers.