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C-TEC Extinguisher Systems
Certified to EN12094-1 and EN54 parts 2 and & 4, the EP203 is ideal for use for areas housing expensive, dangerous, or irreplaceable items of equipment. Remote status units and IP66 rated Hold and Abort buttons are also available.
C-TEC Extinguishant Systems FAQs
Learn more about C-TEC extinguishant systems, fire suppression system control panels and extinguishing system equipment available from Firesense.
What are C-TEC extinguishant systems?
C-TEC extinguishant systems are fire suppression control solutions designed to detect fire conditions and control the release of an extinguishing agent. These systems help protect people, property and critical assets in environments where rapid fire suppression is required.
How does a C-TEC extinguishant system work?
C-TEC extinguishant systems work by monitoring fire detection devices and initiating a controlled extinguishing sequence when pre-defined alarm conditions are met. Once activated, the system can operate associated extinguishing equipment according to the system design.
What is an extinguishant control panel?
An extinguishant control panel is a specialised fire system panel designed to manage the operation of fire suppression systems. It monitors fire detection inputs, provides warning signals and controls extinguishing system outputs.
What are extinguishant systems used for?
Extinguishant systems are commonly used to protect critical infrastructure, electronics, communications equipment, plant rooms, server rooms, archives and other environments where rapid fire suppression is required and water-based fire fighting methods may be unsuitable.
What are the benefits of a C-TEC extinguishant system?
C-TEC extinguishant systems provide controlled fire suppression management, clear system indication, reliable operation and integration with fire detection equipment. They are commonly used as part of a comprehensive fire protection strategy.
Can C-TEC extinguishant systems be used with fire detection systems?
Yes. C-TEC extinguishant systems are designed to work alongside fire detection equipment and can form part of a complete fire alarm and suppression solution.
What buildings commonly use extinguishant systems?
Extinguishant systems are commonly installed in data centres, server rooms, telecommunications facilities, control rooms, electrical switch rooms, archives, museums, industrial facilities and other areas containing high-value assets or critical equipment.
Why are extinguishant systems important for data centres?
Data centres often contain valuable equipment and critical infrastructure. Extinguishant systems help provide automatic fire suppression while supporting business continuity and helping minimise potential damage to equipment.
Can C-TEC extinguishant systems provide warning before discharge?
Extinguishant systems are typically designed to provide warning indications and notification functions as part of the extinguishing sequence, helping alert occupants before the suppression system operates.
What is the difference between a fire alarm system and an extinguishant system?
A fire alarm system is primarily designed to detect and notify occupants of a fire event, whereas an extinguishant system is designed to control the release of a suppression agent intended to help control or extinguish a fire.
Can C-TEC extinguishant systems be integrated with other safety systems?
Yes. Extinguishant systems can operate alongside fire alarm equipment, visual warning devices, sounders and other building safety systems as part of a coordinated fire protection strategy.
What products work alongside C-TEC extinguishant systems?
C-TEC extinguishant systems are commonly used with fire alarm control panels, detectors, manual call points, interfaces and alarm notification devices.
What fire suppression applications are suitable for C-TEC extinguishant systems?
C-TEC extinguishant systems are suitable for a wide range of suppression applications where automatic extinguishing system control and fire detection integration are required.
Why do consultants and installers choose C-TEC extinguishant systems?
C-TEC extinguishant systems are widely specified because of their suitability for suppression control applications, fire detection integration capabilities and long-standing presence within the fire safety industry.
Why choose C-TEC extinguishant systems from Firesense?
Firesense supplies a range of C-TEC extinguishant system products designed to support fire suppression applications across commercial, industrial and specialist environments.
Where can I buy C-TEC extinguishant systems?
Browse the full range of C-TEC extinguishant systems available from Firesense, including fire suppression and extinguishing system control solutions designed to support reliable fire protection.