Do dry systems have a higher C-factor than all other types?

Dry sprinkler systems are designed to provide protection in areas where the potential for freezing exists. They use compressed air or nitrogen in the piping to prevent water from sitting in the pipes, which can freeze and cause damage. The C-factor, which refers to the coefficient of friction in pipes, is an important value that influences the flow characteristics of a particular system.

In dry systems, the C-factor is typically not higher than that of wet systems or other system types. Wet systems generally have lower friction losses because they are always filled with water, allowing for smoother flow and a typically lower C-factor. Therefore, it's not accurate to claim that dry systems have a higher C-factor than all other types; this statement is misleading as it underestimates the flow dynamics between different sprinkler system types.

Understanding the specific applications and conditions in which sprinkler systems operate helps clarify this distinction, reinforcing why the assertion regarding dry systems and C-factors does not hold universally true.