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August 7, 2019

Three Levels of Data Center Fire Protection

Data center fire protection has been evolving over the years to keep up to date with new technologies and fire protection regulations. While fire risks are low for the data centers, they have specific industry challenges. Protecting valuable equipment, minimizing downtime, and business continuity are top priorities for data centers. If a fire occurs, the results could be devastating. Learn several ways you can protect your data center.

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August 1, 2019

How Do Electrical Fires Start?

Nearly 60,000 fires a year occur due to electrical fires. Electrical fires have several causes and understanding the reasons why fires start and the preventative measures to take will reduce the fire risks. This includes properly maintaining your electrical panel, circuits, and wiring.

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July 17, 2019

How Fire Suppression Works In Three Steps With Video

Businesses looking to safeguard critical equipment and assets from fire need to understand the basics of a fire suppression system. Automatic fire suppression systems can detect and suppress fires in as little as 10 seconds. Watch the slow-motion video of a system detecting and suppressing a fire that ignited in an electrical server rack.

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June 19, 2019

The Search for an Effective Halon Replacement

Halon was the choice to use back in the 1980s when sprinkler systems were not an option to protect critical assets due to the damage they would cause. When researchers discovered that halon was harmful to the ozone layer, the agent was ultimately banned in 1994. This left the fire suppression industry needing to find an adequate replacement.

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June 13, 2019

What is a Fire Protection System?

The consequences of not investing in proper fire protection can be devastating to business owners. A fire can spread quickly, destroying valuable equipment, inventory, and infrastructure as well as putting lives at risk

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June 7, 2019

Defining Different Types of Fire Suppression Systems

A fire suppression system’s job is to detect and suppress a fire. With a variety of fire suppression systems available, the system selected should be based on a number of factors including the application and the type of fire hazard.

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May 30, 2019

The Basics of Fire Suppression Systems Installation

Understanding your fire hazards, the type of equipment or area the system will protect, and what type of suppression agent is best suited for your application are key factors for designing and installing a fire suppression system to meet your unique needs.

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May 14, 2019

What is an Electric Arc?

Arc flashes can happen anywhere there is electrical current flowing and are the leading cause of fires in electrical panels. While not all electrical arc faults can be prevented, electrical panels can be protected from fire with automatic fire suppression to minimize damage and downtime.

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April 22, 2019

Exploring the Benefits of Clean Agents

As we celebrate Earth Day, you may be wondering about the environmental and health impacts of the various chemical suppression agents used in automatic fire suppression systems. Clean agents provide a range of benefits while protecting your critical assets.

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March 14, 2019

Why Fires Start in CNC Machines

To make sure you’re running the safest and most profitable business, you can assess your current risk of fire and learn how to implement proper protection measures to maximize success. Fire suppression systems installed on CNC machines protect machines, employees, and the surrounding manufacturing area.

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March 6, 2019

What are water mist fire suppression agents?

Fire suppression systems may utilize a range of different fire suppression agents to suppress a fire when they are activated. To allow for design flexibility for different applications, Firetrace International offers a choice of agents.

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