Benefits of Water Mist
Water mist fire suppression systems offer numerous advantages, including fast installation, reduced water damage after a fire,environmental friendliness, low water usage, and cost efficiency. Protect your home, development, family, and residents with a reliable,modern fire safety solution.
What are the Key Benefits of Installing Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems?
Building regulations often require fire suppression systems in domestic and residential properties. At iMist™, we’ve developed a system that’s not only highly effective but also far less damaging than traditional sprinkler technology.
Protect Life & Property
Water mist systems provide reliable protection for occupants and buildings while significantly reducing post-firewater damage.
Less Water Usage
Using on average 80% less water than traditional sprinklers, water mist systemsare more environmentally friendly and economical.
Minimal Damage
Smaller, flexible pipework enables faster, less invasive installations and easy retrofitting without major disruption.
Cost Benefits
Quicker installation times and the elimination of bulky water supply tanks make iMist water mist systems a cost-effective solution.
Use up to 80% Less Water than Traditional Sprinklers!
Water mist fire suppression systems have been proven to offer a multitude of benefits over traditional sprinkler technology for domestic and residential properties, including:
- Easier and quicker installations
- Minimal maintenance requirements
- Environmentally friendly options
- Addressing all three elements of the fire triangle
- Easily extendible
How do Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Work?
Water Mist systems and sprinkler systems both wet the fire and the surrounding area to make the fuel less flammable and to reduce the temperature. However, only water mist systems work on the third side of the triangle to reduce the oxygen and dampen noxious fumes—and all with minimal water.
1. Fuel
When activated, a water mist nozzle discharges high-pressure mist, filling the area and dampening surfaces to prevent fire spread. Only fire-affected nozzles activate.
2. Heat
The fine droplets absorb heat rapidly, dramatically lowering room temperature to stop the fire from reigniting.
3. Oxygen
As the mist turns to steam on contact with flames, it displaces oxygen, starving the fire and reducing toxic smoke.
By effectively attacking fuel, heat, and oxygen, the iMist™ system delivers comprehensive fire protection for both occupants and property.
Key Differences Between Mist Systems and Fire Sprinklers?
The iMist™ system discharges a maximum of eight litres of water per minute – making it far more economical than traditional systems. Water mist systems reduce the amount of post-fire water damage and lessen the environmental impact.
On activation, the mist will quickly fill the area of operation and the microdroplets will rapidly turn to steam as they meet the flame front. This provides a second wave of attack – reducing the oxygen and effectively suffocating the fire. It is ideal for almost all property types, and especially beneficial to timber frame developments and heritage sites.
But… we kept the good bits. Our nozzle has a frangible bulb, is ceiling mounted, and runs with a wet pipe system.
| Mist (single) |
VS | Sprinkler (single) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 lpm | Minimum Water Usage (Litres per Minute) |
51 lpm |
| 16m² | Coverage by 1 Nozzle (Metres) |
25m² |
| 0.375mm | Minimum Water Damage (per Minute) |
2.04mm |
| 11.25mm | Minimum Water Depth (30 Minutes) |
61.2mm |
| 180 l | Volume of Water Discharged (after 30 Minutes) |
1,530 l |
