How do fire sprinklers work? Specifically what does the column of red liquid do?

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How do fire sprinklers work? Specifically what does the column of red liquid do?

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It is extremely simple. There is a little glass vial holding the valve closed. When the liquid in the vial is heated, it boils to gas and expands, bursting the vial. The valve flies open, spraying water out until the main valve upstream is closed.

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