Leyon Fire Fighting Upright Series Sprinkler Head

Upright Sprinkler Heads: upright sprinkler heads are pretty much what they sound like – sprinkler heads that point upward toward the ceiling with a circular, concave deflector plate on top (think umbrella).

Rather than descending through the ceiling, these sprinkler heads are usually mounted on pipes just below the ceiling. When activated, the water shoots up out of the pipe, hits the deflector, and is sent out and down in a dome-shaped pattern.

Upright sprinkler heads are efficient at dispersing water between obstructions. Thus, they are frequently used for rooms that are inaccessible, such as mechanical rooms, and in warehouses and industrial spaces. They are also often applied in structures with open ceilings.

An additional benefit to upright sprinkler heads is that since the deflector covers over the sprinkler head, it also protects it from debris and ice collecting.