The Quickstop Commercial Fire Sprinkler Tool stops water from activated fire sprinklers. It can shut off ½” and ¾” sprinkler heads, whether they are damaged or totally sheared off, and works on upright, pendant, and sidewall sprinklers—including recessed heads. Each Quickstop has a fusible link that detaches at 250F to keep a broken sprinkler working in case of a fire.
The Quickstop Commercial Fire Sprinkler Tool
- The only multi-purpose tool that works on sprinklers with broken bulbs or links or damaged frames—even when the head is completely sheared off!
- A single tool can be used on pendent, upright, and sidewall sprinklers, including recessed heads
- Quickstop provides a water-tight seal up to 2400 KPA or 350 PSI
- A built-in fusible link detaches at 250F, making the Quickstop a temporary sprinkler replacement
- Simple to use and requires no specialized training—a sprinkler shuts off with a one-handed squeeze
- It can be connected to an adjustable extension pole offering 6 1/2 to 12 feet of additional reach
Are you looking to compare the Quickstop to the Shutgun fire sprinkler shut-off tool? Read this blog to learn the pros and cons of both!
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- How do I use Quickstop?
- Does the Quickstop work on recessed sprinklers?
- Will my fire sprinkler system work after using Quickstop?
- Will any water leak from the sprinkler after applying the Quickstop?
- Do I need to maintain the Quickstop?
How do I use Quickstop?
It’s simple and easy. Using the alignment attachment, place one jaw around the threaded base of the sprinkler. Then crimp the other jaw (with the rubber seal) shut by squeezing the handle. A bolt can be tightened or loosened to adjust the seal on the sprinkler, and a quick-release arm allows you to instantly detach the Quickstop.
Check out this training video for a demonstration:
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Does the Quickstop work on recessed sprinklers?
Yes! Simply pull any drywall or push up a drop ceiling around the sprinkler, remove the escutcheon by gently pulling it away, place the talon onto the head, and squeeze the handle to crimp it shut. Watch this video for a demonstration:
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Will my fire sprinkler system work after using Quickstop?
The short answer is yes—temporarily. Quickstop serves as an interim fire sprinkler because it has a fusible link that melts away at 250F, letting the water flow again onto a fire. Be sure to check with your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ; usually, the local fire marshal) to determine if the temperature requirements are appropriate. If you leave Quickstop in place for a long time, however, it will eventually lead to flooding. Replace the damaged head as soon as possible and follow all local fire code requirements for reporting system deficiencies.
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Will any water leak from the sprinkler after applying the Quickstop?
If it’s applied correctly, it shouldn’t. Quickstop creates a water-tight seal while handling pressures up to 350 PSI (2400 KPA), and most sprinkler systems operate at a fraction of that number. In fact, 5-year hydrostatic tests of commercial sprinkler systems that check for leaks are done at “200 psi (13.8 bar) pressure for 2 hours, or at 50 psi (3.4 bar) in excess of the maximum pressure, where maximum pressure is in excess of 150 psi.” (NFPA 25)
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Do I need to maintain the Quickstop?
Maintenance is minimal. After each use, dry the tool and spray it with a light coating of lubricant (WD-40). That’s it!
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