Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers
Lithium Battery Fires
Lithium battery-powered water toys, radios and power tools are now present on almost every yacht. Electric water toys undoubtedly provide a fantastic guest or owner experience and battery-powered radios and power tools simplify the lives of professional yacht crew every day.
However, any device powered by a lithium-ion battery presents a serious hazard that all yacht owners and crew need to be prepared for. Yacht fires can escalate quickly due to having small, confined spaces with several flammable materials onboard. Knowing the risks, applying prevention strategies, and having a quick emergency response is crucial for your vessel and the staff onboard.
Lithium battery fires are becoming increasingly common due to the need for batteries in equipment, and propulsion systems adding a new level of fire risk. Batteries can overheat, leading to intense fires that are difficult to put out, causing devastation.
Only recently we attended and witnessed a real-life lithium battery thermal runaway during the Yachting Pages Tried & Tested event
Fire Extinguishers For Lithium Batteries
Here at Antibes Ship, we are the exclusive distributor for lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers by FIREBLOCK International, which incorporates FIREBLOCK Lithium Gel. This unique product has performance features with different chemistries and cell types to put out lithium batteries on fire. This gel provides a cooling effect to suppress small to medium lithium fires such as mobile phones or EV’s.
At Antibes Ship, we sell fire extinguishers for lithium batteries that can be purchased in 2 litres, 6 litres, and 9 litres for different applications. This product is non-toxic and 100% biodegradable, allowing for a safe and non-toxic solution to battery fires aboard yachts.
Compared to other fire extinguishers for yachts, this product has a minimal 10% runoff when sprayed on a flat surface. Sticking and covering the battery enables it to extinguish the lithium battery fire effectively. All units carry both CE and UKCA marks and are manufactured in the United Kingdom.
FIREBLOCK International Battery Suppression System
Lithium battery fire containment boxes are becoming vital when protecting your yacht in an increasingly battery-powered world. This lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher system takes a significant leap forward, providing early fire detection, rapid suppression, and effective cooling to combat the challenges of battery fires.
This intelligent ion lithium battery fire suppression system features a temperature display in each battery bank, paired with a thermocouple, meaning that you have accurate, real-time monitoring of your batteries. Available in a 2, 4, 6, or 8 port configuration, depending on the lithium batteries you have aboard your vessel.
Each solenoid manifold is connected to a cylinder filled with FIREBLOCK gel and can be triggered individually, providing instant heat extinguishing. This ensures the most efficient fire suppression without damaging other batteries. All can be monitored via an app, providing accurate readings to help you stay in control of your lithium batteries.
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