Gas Extinguishing

At Senseco Systems, we have experience across the full range of gas suppression systems and gas extinguishing solutions across a wide range of environments, and we can advise you on the best system to meet your needs.

We are an independent specialist, which means we can provide impartial advice and guide you towards the right gas fire suppression for your building and the environment where it will be installed.

Inert gas fire suppression

We offer the full range of inert gas suppression systems. These systems use inert gases that are naturally present in the atmosphere to reduce oxygen to a level where fire can’t be supported, remaining safe for people when the system is correctly designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the relevant standards and exposure limits.

For new-build applications, inert gas systems are ideal because storage space for the cylinders can be allocated at the design stage. If you’re protecting multiple areas, diverter valves make it possible for a single bank of cylinders to protect them all, with cylinders stored in plant rooms or corridors rather than taking up expensive allocated floor space. The diverter valve arrangement makes a cost-effective alternative to individual cylinder banks protecting multiple areas.

Inert gas systems operate on the same basic principle, but we can meet your requirements or match your existing systems, whether that’s with an IG-100, IG-55 or IG-541 system. Our manufacturer partnerships give you a wide choice of gaseous fire suppression systems.

FK-5-1-12 clean agent fire suppression

We install clean agent fire suppression systems using FK-5-1-12, a fluoroketone agent that was previously sold under 3M’s Novec 1230 brand name. Although 3M is no longer producing Novec 1230, FK-5-1-12 systems remain available from other manufacturers, and we can advise on current product availability and the most appropriate options for each project.

These systems are particularly well-suited for rooms where cylinder storage space is limited, such as small comms rooms. The agent is stored as a liquid and pressurised with nitrogen, typically resulting in a smaller cylinder footprint than an inert system. With a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1 and an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of 0, it’s a versatile suppression agent suitable for many environments and applications.

FM200 fire suppression

FM200 (HFC-227ea) is currently being phased down under F-gas regulations which has implications for long-term availability and cost. If you’re planning a new installation or refresh, we can talk you through how this could impact your options compared with inert gas or FK-5-1-12 alternatives.

If you already have an FM200 system in place, we can continue to service, maintain, and support it, so there’s no need to replace a working system before you’re ready.

Room integrity testing

Room integrity testing is a core part of what we do in-house, carried out following system commissioning and fire stopping, and then at appropriate intervals thereafter, including following any relevant changes to the protected enclosure.

It checks that the protected space is sealed well enough to hold the gas concentration for the required time, so any gaps or leakage paths are identified and can be addressed before they compromise the system. This gives you confidence that your system will perform as designed, when it matters most.

Independent gas suppression advice

As an independent specialist, we’re not tied to a single manufacturer. That means the advice you get on the best gas suppression system for your site is impartial, based on your building, budget, and environment.

Other fire suppression systems

We also offer other fire suppression systems where gas suppression isn’t suitable for the space.

For example, water mist suppression might be better suited to areas where it’s not appropriate to use inert or chemical solutions, We also offer dedicated systems for cooker hood suppression as well as portable extinguishers.

Talk to an independent gas suppression specialist

Not sure which gas suppression system is right for your site? Contact us for impartial, independent advice tailored to your building and budget.