How Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Work

Mist systems are water-based, just like a sprinkler. Conventional sprinkler systems, however, pump out 60 litres of water per minute whereas the SmartMist system only uses 12 litres per minute with the same level of effectiveness. The mitigating factor is the size of the water droplet.

Sprinkler systems use much bigger droplets of water which means a proportionally smaller reaction surface. The smaller droplets of water delivered by the high pressure SmartMist system mean a proportionally greater reaction surface and a more efficient absorption of heat.

What this means in effect is a fire suppression system which is just as effective as a fire sprinkler but with much less water usage and therefore – as it’s not a deluge-type system – much less water damage as well. SmartMist Fire Ltd offers the key benefits of water mist fire suppression such as reduced water damage, greater efficiency, and eco-friendly protection.