by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Skids and Trailers
Dry Chemical Skid vs Fixed DCP System: How to Specify Each A dry chemical powder (DCP) skid is a self-contained, manually operated unit: an agent tank of 350, 1,000 or 2,000 lb, nitrogen cylinders, a hose reel and a nozzle, all on one frame, listed under UL 1254 as a...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Clean Agents and CO2
Auto Compare FM-200 and clean agent systems with dry chemical for industrial fire protection. Learn which systems suit enclosed rooms, open process hazards and outdoor fires. FM-200 and the other clean agents are gases or vaporizing liquids that flood an enclosed...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Standards and Service
How Long Does Dry Chemical Last? Shelf Life, Moisture Testing and Recharge Intervals Dry chemical agent has no chemical expiry date. Sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate and monoammonium phosphate are stable salts, and a sealed charge kept dry works the same...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply
How to Choose a Fire Suppression Company or Equipment Supplier for an Industrial Site Choosing a fire suppression company for an industrial site comes down to six questions, and the order matters. Does the equipment carry the listing the AHJ and the insurer will ask...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Skids and Trailers
Self-Contained Fire Suppression Systems for Sites Without a Water Supply A self-contained fire suppression system carries its own agent and its own propellant, so it can discharge at full rate with no firewater main, no pump, no electrical supply and no fixed piping...
