As Lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly commonplace in our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to scooters and electric vehicles. Whether it is in the home or office, a hospital or school, Lithium-ion powered devices are all around us. However, the inherent danger of a potential lithium-ion battery fire has always posed a problem – the speed and intensity of the battery fire means that conventional fire extinguishing agents are not suitable for this type of fire.

That is until now. The new LFX range from CommanderEDGE, which is stocked and supplied by Fire and Safety Solutions, is specially designed to tackle the challenges of lithium-ion fires. In addition to the primary fire risks, the LFX fluorine-free fire extinguishers also protect from secondary A-class fires, effectively tackling ‘peripheral’ fires that have been caused by exploding batteries.

The NTA 8133 approved LFX Fire Extinguisher comes in three sizes, 3ltr, 6ltr and 9ltr. Typical uses are:

• 3ltr – Designed to tackle batteries with a power range up to 300Wh. Ideal for workshops using lithium-ion powered tools, mobile phone and laptop repair shops or homes with small lithium-ion appliances.
• 6ltr – Designed to tackle batteries a power range up to 600Wh. Suitable for environments such as supermarkets or offices where there would be larger lithium-ion powered devices or homes where hoverboards may be kept.
• 9ltr – Designed to tackle batteries with a power range up to 900Wh. The 9ltr unit has been designed to tackle larger battery fires such as e-Bikes or e-Scooters and would be suitable for anywhere such items are either manufactured, in use or being stored.

For more information about the LFX range of fire extinguishers or for any other advice relating to fire and safety services, please contact us.