An Inspector’s Test and Drain Valve is an important component of a wet-pipe fire-sprinkler system. It combines the functions of system testing and drainage in a single compact valve assembly, helping technicians verify sprinkler-system operation and safely remove water during maintenance. In the TEST position, the valve directs water through a calibrated test orifice designed to simulate the flow of one operating sprinkler head. This test confirms the operation of connected water-flow switches, pressure switches, alarm devices and the Fire Alarm Control Panel. In the DRAIN position, the valve provides a controlled outlet for draining water from the sprinkler piping network. The normal or OFF position keeps the valve closed during regular system operation. The assembly generally includes a multi-position control valve, test orifice, sight glass, pressure gauge, drain outlet and threaded or grooved pipe connections. The sight glass allows technicians to visually confirm water flow during testing or drainage. Inspector’s Test and Drain Valves are commonly installed at sprinkler-zone control assemblies, floor-control stations and the remote end of wet-pipe sprinkler systems in residential towers, offices, factories, warehouses, hospitals, hotels and commercial buildings. The valve size and test-orifice specification must match the approved sprinkler-system design. Routine functional testing, gauge inspection, leakage checks and professional maintenance help keep the fire-sprinkler system ready for emergencies. Shivam Fire Enterprises supplies, installs, tests and maintains Inspector’s Test and Drain Valve assemblies in Pune and nearby areas. We also provide complete fire-sprinkler systems, including alarm valves, flow switches, sprinkler heads, pipelines, fire pumps and Annual Maintenance Contracts.

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