TGA |Prohibition of fluorine -containing foam extinguishers moves closer

In areas with B-brand risk, a foam fire extinguisher is useful to cover the fire treasures A + B.Dieterich emphasizes."That would be a cost and environmental-optimal solution in the long term, because this would not have to be converted or replaced again as a result of a ban."Dieterich continues to choose fire extinguishers with a powerful and fluorine -free foam extinguishing agent that can also be operated for laypersons and according to ASR A2.2 can be credited to the basic equipment.This is currently the case, for example, the new WS 6 NG fluor -free (9 extinguishing agents [LE], 27A/144b) or the new WS 9 NG fluorrefrei (10 L, 34A/183b) from Minimax.

If defects or outdated foam fire extinguisher must be replaced, it is worth checking the prevailing fire classes and areas of application.If a foam fire can not be dispensed with, the purchase of a fluorine -free foam extinguisher is recommended - even if foam -containing foam can still be used.In this way, an exchange of the devices can be prevented when the ban occurs.

Can fluorine -containing existing fire extinguishers be converted to fluorine -free devices?

You work on solutions in this direction for the minimax devices, explains Dieterich.Without further ado, however, a conversion is not possible, he continues."The further use of existing extinguishing agent containers must first be permitted by law.There will also be no patent solution for all foam fire extinguishers, including due to technical differences in the various types of fire extinguishing types."

Covered fire extinguishers must definitely have valid recognition by an official certification body.The type sign on the fire brings must be replaced and adapted to the new extinguishing agent.Even if it could give the appearance that conversion is cheaper than a complete exchange of fire extinguishing, follow-up costs should be calculated;These can be different depending on the effort and device type.