Combining the Benefits of Dry and Liquid Agents for a Better Fire Suppression System

摘要

In the fire suppression industry, some have begun claiming that a liquid-only system is superior to a dual-agent system. The primary reason for this stance is the simplicity factor of using only one agent. However, this line of thought neglects to consider the fact that liquid-only systems needlessly sacrifice the benefits of A:B:C dry agent for the mere purpose of a marketing campaign. For decades, A:B:C dry chemical has been the standard firefighting agent of choice across the professional vehicle fire suppression industry. It is known for a fast knockdown of flames and for the fact that it fills a volume of space, which makes it perfect for use in enclosed areas like engine compartments. As a result of this 3-D coverage, pound for pound, dry chemical agent is very efficient. These attributes make it as ideal for keeping a fire from spreading today as they did 50 years ago. This is also why the vast majority of handheld fire extinguishers continue to be filled with A:B:C powder, as it is proven and can be used effectively against debris, fuel and electrical fires.