Electric Deluge Valve

The Inbal Electrically Actuated Deluge Valve is used for automatic or manual operation. Electric activation of the Inbal Deluge system requires a solenoid valve actuated by a control panel with heat, smoke, or flame detectors. When the detection system operates, the control (fire alarm & releasing) panel energizes the Solenoid Valve to open. When the Solenoid Valve is actuated either automatically or manually, or when a manual release station is operated locally or remotely, the Inbal Deluge Valve opens and water flows from all open sprinklers and/or nozzles on the system. As soon as the releasing system and the sprinkler piping are reset, the Inbal Deluge Valve resetting is merely done by activating the reset knob. The control trim includes all the pilot valves, accessories, fittings, and gauges to provide for proper operation in either vertical or horizontal installation.

The standard material Inbal Deluge Valve is rated to 300 psi (21 bar) working pressure, but due to the Solenoid Valve’s lower pressure rating, it is limited to 175 psi (12 bar). It is available in sizes 1½” (40 mm) to 12″ (300 mm) with threaded, flanged, grooved, or wafer inlet and outlet ends. The only moving part in the Inbal Deluge Valve, when it operates, is the reinforced sleeve, which forms a driptight seal with the corrosion resistant core. It has a smooth opening to prevent any water hammer in the piping system. The unique design and variety of materials and coatings make the Inbal Deluge Valve ideally suitable for use with brackish or sea water, similar to those found in chemical and petrochemical facilities or in offshore platforms.