FM 200 Fire Suppression System Replacing Water Sprinklers

Have you ever been in a building that caught fire with you inside it? What was your reaction, how long did it take for the rescue teams to arrive? Were there any safety precautions inside the building to fight the flames and provide a safe passage to the people inside? When buildings catch fire and there are many people inside, evacuation can be a huge problem and in the absence of fire suppression systems, the flames would become higher and block the exit points trapping people inside. Fire suppression systems provide protection to the people and keep the fire under control until the emergency arrives.

Today buildings are made very beautiful from the inside as well as outside and any harm to the interior alone can cause great damage and distress. The expensive drapery, wood work and paintings are a part of the interior and cost hundreds of dollars and protecting them is equally important to avoid monetary loss. The FM 200 fire suppression system is now being used in replacement of water sprinklers in buildings and even in the ships. FM 200 is a clean agent, a gas which is non toxic, colorless and odorless. Water can control fire when sprayed, but it wets everything inside and can cause damage to everything it touches.

Most of the buildings are now replacing water sprinklers with the gas fire suppression systems because they are better at keeping the things intact which are not damaged by fire. Even fire extinguishers are now not considered a good option because they spray white powder which needs to be cleaned afterwards. In the case of FM 200, there is nothing to clean because it evaporates as soon as it does its task and leaves no trace behind. Even if it falls on expensive paintings or machinery, it does no harm and diffuses in the air without a trace. It is odorless so there is no pungent smell inside.

Just like every other gas being sold commercially, FM 200 is also sold in single skinned containers. These containers have no openings except the only nozzle that is present on its top. The only way to measure these containers is with the help of the ultrasonic liquid level indicator. This device is handy and effective in measuring tough cylinders. Without needing to touch the liquid or gas, this device reveals the level of gas and liquids inside and the people can know how much is present inside without opening the container or shaking it to feel how much is inside.