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FIRE SAFETY => Portable Firefighting Equipment => Topic started by: Tom Sutton on June 29, 2015, 03:00:14 PM

Title: Dry water mist extinguisher.
Post by: Tom Sutton on June 29, 2015, 03:00:14 PM

Could dry water mist extinguisher be considered a replacement for a ABC dry powder now they have been considered not for use in an indoors situation?

Title: Re: Dry water mist extinguisher.
Post by: AnthonyB on June 29, 2015, 10:39:25 PM

It's indeed been used as a replacement for water, CO2, Powder and Wet Chemical in many situations and suits it well, it's only weakness is a low class B capability.

Title: Re: Dry water mist extinguisher.
Post by: colin todd on June 30, 2015, 01:15:26 AM

I always think of dry water as something if an oxymoron.  I think Big Al should run a competition to find a better one if such a thing is impossible How about I start it with self-deprecating, open minded, always willing to listen, shy and retiring I/O of LFEPA.

Title: Re: Dry water mist extinguisher.
Post by: Tom Sutton on June 30, 2015, 04:24:01 PM

Thanks AB I think another down is the cost but I believe the guy who worked on the design of the nozzle has come up with a new cheaper version and is now looking for a manufacturer so maybe the price could be coming down.

Title: Re: Dry water mist extinguisher.
Post by: AnthonyB on June 30, 2015, 10:40:15 PM

Depending what risk the powder covered you could always use Britannia Fire's standard Blazex range, it's got the electrical fire usage on it's wets, a much cheaper alternative to mist - 60% cheaper!