Sprinkler Pipe (A135/A795)

Overview

Trust Bull Moose® when it comes to protecting lives and property. As the leading manufacturer of steel sprinkler pipe for fire suppression, we understand that there are no second chances in firefighting. You need products of enduring quality and exceptional strength—that’s Bull Moose Schedule 40 Sprinkler Pipe.

Bull Moose Advantages

  • UL listed (US & Canada) and FM approved
  • All Bull Moose pipe carries a UL Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
  • ASTM A135 and  A795 Type E, Grade A Certified
  • Complies with NFPA-13, 13R and 14
  • Industry-leading hydraulic characteristics
  • All pipe NDT weld testing
  • CRR of 1.0 and greater
  • Exclusive maker of pre-painted & stenciled Reddi-Pipe®
  • Custom length options
  • EddyGuard™ bacterial-resistant internal coating for the Eddy Pipe family of sprinkler pipe
  • Eddy Pipe advantages include reliable availability and the fastest delivery through eight North American sites.

Relevant Documentation

Sprinkler Sway Brace Chart

Bull Moose Tube has a 60-year history of being a thoroughly knowledgeable supplier of the products we sell. And as one of the leading manufacturers of sprinkler pipe in North America, we have quite a bit of knowledge to share.

Part of that process involves providing thorough technical data to fire protection contractors, engineers, architects, fire prevention officers, municipal agencies, and others involved in fire suppression systems.

A simple but vital component of many fire sprinkler systems is the sway brace. Sway bracing has a vital purpose in systems requiring seismic protection.  The sway braces (in conjunction with other devices such as anchors and restraint hangers) help to control horizontal movement of the fire sprinkler pipe in order to withstand the stresses of a seismic event.

The braces—as well as all of the constituent parts of a fire sprinkler system)—have maximum allowable loads. This is the maximum amount of force that any part of the brace can handle. We have developed this chart to aid professionals who are evaluating NFPA 13 seismic bracing requirements.

Bull Moose Schedule 40 sprinkler pipe is a mainstay in the fire protection field. We provide several exclusive technologies to the industry, including our EddyGuard II internal coating. This antimicrobial coating helps prevent the bacterial growth inside of sprinkler pipe that can interfere with proper flow.

Another Bull Moose Tube exclusive is Redd-Pipe, which arrives onsite fully painted and stenciled for UL/FM and AHJ compliance.

Our Eddy Pipe family of products (such as Eddy Flow, and EddyThread Schedule 40) are long-time proven performers in the fire suppression industry.

Bull Moose sprinkler pipe is available in both standard and custom lengths and diameters. Products are available to meet ASTM A135 and A795 Type E, Grade A., and to comply with NFPA-13, 13R and 14. All our sprinkler pipe undergoes NDT weld testing.

Document Text:

Bull Moose Tube EDDY FLOW Steel Pipe Joined by Threading, Bonding or Compression/Grooved Couplings Chart

(Text Chart must be viewed on Desktop)

Max Zone of Influence Load (Fpw) lbs. Max. Transverse and 4-way Brace Spacing ( ft.) *** According to HLF for the 2006 & 2009 IBC ( ASCE 7-05 ) & Cp for NFPA-13 shown in BOLD TYPE
Pipe Size Traverse Space Bracing*
20 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft. 35 ft. 40 ft. 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.00
1 1/4 136 109 89 76 64 40 40 37 32 39 26 24 23 21 20 19 18
1 1/2 232 185 152 130 109 40 40 40 35 31 29 27 25 23 22 21 20
2 372 297 244 209 175 40 40 40 38 34 31 28 27 25 24 23 22
2 1/2 549 440 360 309 258 40 40 40 40 37 34 31 29 28 26 25 24
3 809 648 531 455 381 40 40 40 40 37 34 31 29 28 26 25 24
4 1544 1235 1012 867 726 40 40 40 40 40 37 34 32 30 29 28 26

Bull Moose Tube EDDYTHREAD 40 Steel Pipe Joined by Threading, Bonding or Compression/Grooved Couplings

(Text Chart must be viewed on Desktop)

Max Zone of Influence Load (Fpw) lbs. Max. Transverse and 4-way Brace Spacing ( ft.) *** According to HLF for the 2006 & 2009 IBC ( ASCE 7-05 ) & Cp for NFPA-13 shown in BOLD TYPE
Pipe Size Traverse Space Bracing*
20 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft. 35 ft. 40 ft. 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.5 2.75 3.00
1 119 95 78 67 56 40 40 36 31 28 25 24 22 21 20 19 18
1 1/4 218 175 143 123 103 40 40 40 35 31 28 26 25 23 22 21 20
1 1/2 312 250 205 175 147 40 40 40 37 33 30 28 26 25 23 22 21
2 518 414 339 291 243 40 40 40 40 36 33 30 29 27 26 24 23

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EDDYTHREAD SPRINKLER PIPE SUBMITTAL DATA SHEET

APPROVALS AND SPECIFICATIONS

  • ASTM A135, Grade A
  • ASTM A795, Type E, Grade A
  • Pressure rated to 300 psi
  • Underwriters Laboratories—United States of America
  • Underwriters Laboratories—Canada
  • Factory Mutual
  • NFPA-13
  • NFPA-13R
  • NFPA-14
  • CIVIL DEFENSE APPROVAL— United Arab Emirates
  • Made in the United States of America
  • UL, ULC & FM listed for roll-groove, plain-end and welded joints for wet, dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems.
  • LEED v4 Certified

FINISHES AND COATINGS 

  • Eddythread Sprinkler Pipe receives an OD mill coating of water-based paint which has corrosion protection consistent with a painted carbon steel product, (i.e., it would be expected to resist corrosion for an extended and indefinite period in a clean and dry environment and, as environmental conditions deteriorate, the corrosion protection would also diminish).
  • Eddythread Sprinkler Pipe (black) receives an ID mill coating of Eddy Guard II MIC preventative coating. EG2 has been tested at independent laboratories to resist bacterial growth and maintain minimal bacterial count after multiple flushes (25) of the pipe.
  • Eddythread Sprinkler Pipe when Hot Dip Galvanized by ASTM A123 and supplied by Bull Moose Tube is UL listed and FM approved. 

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 

  • Every length of Bull Moose fire sprinkler pipe features large, easy-toread, continuous stenciling, clearly identifying the manufacturer, type of pipe, size, and length.
  • (Text Chart must be viewed on Desktop)
Nominal Pipe Size (inches) 1 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2
O.D. (in) 1.295 1.650 1.900 2.375
I.D. (in) 1.083 1.418 1.654 2.123
Empty Weight (lb/ft) 1.461 2.070 2.547 3.308
Water Filled Weight (lb/ft) 1.860 2.754 3.468 4.842
C.R.R.* 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Pieces per Lift 70 51 44 30

*Calculated using Standard UL CRR formula, UL Fire Protection Directory, Category VIZY

 

Antimicrobial Protection

To Keep Pipes Flowing Freely

Bull Moose Tube’s exclusive EddyGuard II® bacteria-resistant MIC coating was the first in the industry to investigate CPVC compatibility via certified 3rd-party lab testing—with further testing through Spears Manufacturing, NSF and FM. Since the introduction of EddyGuard II® in 2007, there’s been not one claim of CPVC compatibility problems, not one claim of MIC problems. That’s solid Bull Moose reliability.

Reddi-Pipe

Get Reddi to Save

Sprinkler pipe that saves you time and money, because it arrives at your shop ready to use, complete with a durable finish in red, black—or your choice of custom colors! This saves you all the time and labor costs associated with sending pipe out for powder coating (plus the hassle of re-stenciling when it comes back in)…not to mention the costs of freight, and the powder coating itself.

 

Most importantly, since your parts never leave your shop, you never lose traceability.

  • Reddi-Pipe is fully stenciled for UL/FM and AHJ compliance.
  • Easy to weld (unlike powder coating).
  • Protected by our exclusive EddyGuard II antimicrobial internal coating.
  • Available in all standard diameters.
  • Custom length options.
  • Certified to ASTM A135 and A795 Type E, Grade A
  • Complies with NFPA-1313R and 14 
  • Industry-leading hydraulic characteristics
  • Pressure ratings exceeding 300 psi
  • CRR of 1.0 and greater
  • All pipe endures NDT weld testing
  • Competitively priced
  • We provide prompt shipment from production facilities across the U.S.

With Reddi-Pipe, just fabricate the system, use our touch-up paint to finish off dings and scratches…and deliver parts to the job site for installation. You avoid all the costs and headaches associated with powder-coating and re-stenciling!

 

Bottom line: these Bull Moose® sprinkler pipes are Reddi…to save you time and money.

COST OF CONVENTIONAL SPRINKLER PIPE REDDI-PIPE
Money/Time Associated Expense Associated Time Associated Expense Associated Time
Outbound Shipping for Powder Coating: $ hrs $0 0 hrs.
Powder Coating: $ hrs $0 0 hrs.
Inbound Shipping from Powder Coating: $ hrs $0 0 hrs.
Re-Stenciling: $ hrs $0 0 hrs.
Labor Costs for Above: $   $0 0 hrs.*
YOUR SAVINGS:
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