Possible locations include above electrical outlets, over the galley range, behind electrical panels or in an engine room.
ELIDE FIRE BALL INSTALL
Simply install the basket-style holder above any location where a fire might conceivably occur. Blue EFBs are designed for placement in areas that can get damp like a bilge, hanging locker or engine bay. Red EFBs are meant for any dry location like a salon or master stateroom. Where should you mount Elide Fire Balls?Įlide fire extinguishing ball installed over batteries in automotive application. The dry chemical fire suppressant contained in Elide Fire Balls extinguishes Type A (Trash, wood, paper), Type B (Liquids and gases) and Type C (Energized electrical sources) rated fires. What type of fires do Elide Fire Balls extinguish? It should be stressed that when the EFB detonates and releases the dry chemical, the explosion is not dangerous to anybody who happens to be nearby.
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Heat alone is not enough for activation to occur. Activation requires direct contact with a flame. Within three to five seconds of an EFB coming into contact with a fire’s flame it activates and with a benign explosion disperses the dry chemical, extinguishing the fire around it.
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The polystyrene shell of the EFB surrounds non-toxic, eco-friendly monoamonium phosphate, a dry chemical fire suppressant. What sets Elide Fire Balls apart from conventional handheld and fixed-mount fire extinguishers is how they work. This is not always possible due to the heat of the fire. This gives the EFB an advantage over traditional handheld fire extinguishers that require users to get within range of a fire before an extinguisher can be used. Used actively, the EFB can be thrown into a fire. Typical examples on a boat include above electrical outlets, over a galley range, behind an electrical panel, or in an engine room. Passive versus Active UseĪs a passive device, the EFB is mounted in areas of concern where a possible fire can occur.
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ELIDE FIRE BALL PORTABLE
For this reason, we believe the EFB is a good choice to supplement your boat’s portable Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers or fixed mount system. What makes this device stand out is its ease of installation and its design, which enables passive or active use. Have you ever wondered what would occur if a fire started on your boat when you are asleep onboard? While we assume your boat is equipped with the requisite number of Coast Guard approved portable fire extinguishers, what if you do not wake up in time to use one? Fortunately, a new and unique type of fire extinguishing device has entered the market-the Elide Fire Extinguishing Ball, which we will refer to as the Elide Fire Ball or the EFB for short.