Type of area

Fire risks

Benefits

Recommended extinguisher

Recommended extinguishing agent

Generators

Generators are critical for maintaining power at events, construction sites, and businesses. However, they are vulnerable to fire hazards such as overheating, flammable fluids, and wear and tear.

Overheating, fuel leaks, and mechanical issues.

Mini automatic extinguishers or tube-based suppression systems will be close to the ignition source which allows for quick fire suppression

A tube-based suppression system would be suitable for a generator. The extinguisher needs to remain close to the ignition source for swift suppression, therefore a tube-based extinguishers which can go inside the generator would be appropriate.

As generators are an industrial environment, a dry powder or foam extinguishing agent would be a cost-effective choice for tackling a fire successfully as long as the individual would be comfortable with repairing any damage after the fire has been extinguished. Individuals who don’t want to risk any damage to electrical equipment should select a clean agent or CO2 option.

Wind turbines

Wind turbines are often located in remote areas and are challenging to monitor continuously. Fires in turbines can spread quickly, causing damage to the equipment and the surrounding environment.

Overheating, machinery malfunctions, and electrical faults.

Automatic fire protection provides 24/7 monitoring, ensuring that fires are detected and extinguished before they cause significant harm. These systems prevent fires from spreading and damaging the environment.

A tube-based suppression system ensures optimal placement and effectiveness for a wind turbine. Tube-based extinguishers strategically cover all high-risk points within a wind turbine, ensuring comprehensive fire protection at all times.

In order to protect any electrical appliances, a clean agent or CO2 option would be suitable. These ultra-low residue options require no lean up, making them ideal for areas that are difficult to access.

Manufacturing facilities

Manufacturing environments often involve dangerous machinery, flammable materials, and hidden spaces. These can all quickly become fire risks and may spread quickly.

Flammable liquids, overheating equipment, and poorly ventilated spaces.

Automatic suppression systems respond instantly to emerging fire hazards, making them ideal for large, fast-paced manufacturing facilities with large volumes of workers.

A range of automatic extinguisher types would be suitable for manufacturing but this depends on the specific environment. For micro areas such as inside panels, a tube-based suppression system or mini automatic extinguisher would be suitable for tackling specific fires at the ignition source. However, in the manufacturing industry, large areas may also need to be covered, which could include entire rooms. In this case, wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted automatic fire extinguishers, such as the Atom-X, are a superb choice for completely flooding a room to extinguish all fire threats quickly.

For micro-environments in manufacturing, clean agent extinguishers would be the most suitable choice as they would safely extinguish fires while keeping electrical appliances intact. For large areas such as entire rooms, the clean agent would also be the most suitable choice. Alongside being safe to use around electrics, clean agent extinguishers won’t conduct electricity and the gas is ozone-friendly, meaning that flooding the room won’t cause damage to anyone who’s exposed to it.

Server rooms

Server rooms are critical to business operations but are highly susceptible to electrical fires. A fire in a server room can result in significant financial loss and operational downtime.

Electrical faults, overheating equipment, and confined spaces.

Automatic fire extinguishers with clean agents protect sensitive electronics without causing damage. This ensures that equipment remains intact while the fire is effectively suppressed.

A tube-based suppression system is the most suitable choice for server rooms. The heat-sensitive tube will cover all high-risk areas so that the fire can be tackled safely and swiftly at the ignition source.

Clean agents are most definitely the most suitable extinguishing agent for server rooms. They leave no residue, won’t damage electrical equipment and won’t conduct electricity when discharged.

Engines

Engines, particularly in industrial or commercial areas, are prone to overheating and fire risks.

Overheating, fuel leaks, and confined engine spaces.

Automatic fire extinguishers are compact and effective, providing reliable protection for engines. These systems activate instantly, ensuring that fires are contained before they spread.

A tube-based suppression system is a good choice for engines. The heat-sensitive tube will be placed strategically so that all high-risk points are covered, which gives you full, automated defence protection against fire.

Dry powder or foam extinguishing agents are suitable as engines tend to be unclean, therefore a cost-effective extinguisher that can successfully remove fires quickly and effectively is a priority.