subject: Gas Fire Suppression Systems - Different Types [print this page] When fire strikes the effects can be devastating. It is not just the flames themselves that can cause irreversible damage, water can be a huge problem when used for fire suppression. If your business holds valuable materials or equipment that would likely be damaged by a normal liquid fire extinguishers you should consider gas fire suppression.
The gas fire extinguishing system you will need will vary depending on the space available for installation and your budget. Whichever gas suppression system you choose you will benefit from clean and efficient suppression in the case of a fire. There are three different types of gas extinguishing systems which are most popular. Read on for some brief details on each of these.
Inert gas fire extinguisher - Inert gas fire extinguishers are considered the most cost-effective gas extinguishers available. They typically use less ground space then other gas suppression systems. One of the most respected inert gas fire extinguishers on the market is the ProInert system. This system has a patented design that will eliminate the risk of pressure peaks. It also uses Zero Ozone depletion which is extremely eco-friendly.
Clean Agent protection systems - Avoid expensive clean-up of liquid extinguishers in the case of a fire. A clean agent system will extinguish quickly, being release in 10 seconds. It also does not release any annoying residue. Every Clean Agent gas extinguisher system uses a patented rupture disc making them one of the most effective suppression systems about. These systems are popular in sectors include; military, hospital and telecoms.
Carbon Dioxide systems - Carbon dioxide fire suppression systems are most commonly used around printing machines, spray paint systems, ovens and flammable gas/liquids storage areas. These systems use carbon dioxide emission to quickly extinguished flames by limiting the amount of oxygen around the fire. This system leaves no residue, either.
