Catch Jim Lake, Viking’s Vice President – Training, as he's joined by this month's guest, Shaun Kramer, Viking's Director - Technical Services & Technical Data, to discuss the Instaseal Welded Sprinkler Outlet ..read more

At TechTalks, we tap the minds of Viking’s experts and provide answers to our most frequently asked questions. We also explore other popular technical topics, new products, fire protection trends, and more. Join us monthly with host Jim Lake, Viking’s Vice President – Training, as he chats with a variety of expert guests! At TechTalks, we tap the minds of Viking’s experts and provide answers to our most frequently asked questions. We also explore other popular technical topics, new products, fire protection trends, and more. Join us monthly with host Jim Lake, Viking’s Vice President – Trainin ..read more

*We're talking all things cold storage!* When it comes to fire protection, cold storage warehouses and freezers need special attention! What system is appropriate for the application? What components are required? Are there more advantages to one system over another?  It’s crucial for designers, installers and code officials to understand the varying systems used to protect these very cold or freezing spaces, how they work, and which sprinklers are best suited for different environments. Plus, we’ll be discussing specific Viking products, such as the new VK512 K25 ESFR dry pendent sprinkl ..read more

*Do you want to learn more about the process of corrosion, and its effects on fire sprinklers?* Corrosion is a process caused by a chemical or electrochemical reaction resulting in material - typically a metal - to deteriorate as it ages. Corrosion is a serious concern for fire sprinklers, as their components are made primarily of metal. This TechTalks episode will explore the impact of corrosion on sprinkler reliability and share information on our corrosion resistant offerings. Additional topics include requirements of fire sprinkler codes and standards, and the mandatory corrosion testing f ..read more

As most fire protection professionals know, there is a continuous research and development advancing fire protection and fire safety between each new NFPA Standard publication - resulting in various products and technology that aren't addressed in the current standard edition! But just how did these standards come to be? What technology aided in their advancement? Join Viking's special guest, James Golinveaux, President and CEO of Viking Group, Inc., as we explore the history of NFPA standards and the technology that aided in the current provisions! If you're a sprinkler contractor, designer ..read more

While fire sprinklers are used to address a wide range of building design challenges, some sprinklers are unique because they are intended for the protection of very specific hazards or construction features. On this TechTalks episode, Caleb Case, Senior Product Specialist - Technical Services, will join us to discuss how Viking's special sprinklers can save on installation costs and provide more efficient fire protection ..read more

Joshua Overholt, Viking's Special Hazards Product Manager, and Jim Lake, Viking's Vice President - Training, discuss our new Fluorine Free Foam Systems or SFFF ..read more

On this recent episode of TechTalks, Shaun Kramer, Viking's Director - Technical Services & Technical Data, will join us to discuss Dry System Valves ..read more

Join us for a new TechTalks! This week Jim Lake, Shaun Kramer, and James Golinveaux discuss the Interim Revisions to FMDS 8-9 on the Protection of Storage released by FM Global in July 2020 and the significant impact on sprinkler system designs for storage occupancies ..read more

NFPA has mandated the use of listed antifreeze in new fire sprinkler systems now, and set forth requirements for properly functioning existing antifreeze systems by September 30, 2022. Learn the history of this requirement from industry experts Jim Lake, Scott Franson, James Golinveaux, and Martin Workman. Lubrizol’s Mark Knurek also joins to discuss the new freezemasterTM antifreeze, a factory-premixed, FBC™ System Compatible antifreeze that can be installed and serviced in all new and existing fire sprinkler systems in residential and commercial applications. For more answers to your questio ..read more