Stat-X Fire protection punching above its weight

Sydney, Aus., 10 October, 2008 - Small, simple to install and ideal for confined spaces such as 4WD engine bays and marine engine spaces and battery boxes, the Stat-X range of fire suppression units from Chubb is ideal for boaters, caravaners, campers and 4WD enthusiasts.

The single-use units, which range in size from the smallest, measuring 74mm in length and 51mm in diameter, to the largest, 267mm x 203mm, can be electrically, thermally or manually activated and do not require the expensive pressure vessels and piping required by other fire extinguishing systems.

“Fires on boats, especially in the engine bays and during or after refuelling, can have devastating consequences. The Stat-X units are a rapid response, quick knock-down solution that serves as a first line of defence in such situations,” Rodney Molla, from Chubb Fire Safety, said.

“For 4WD enthusiasts and grey nomads, having a Stat-X unit in the engine bay of the vehicle is a vital part of fire protection, especially when they are off the well-beaten track. The unit can help knock down a fire quickly, limiting damage and protecting other vital equipment,’’ he added.

With a service life of 10 years and very low maintenance requirements the Stat-X units are perfect for protecting the engine space and electrical systems of inboard-ouboards and cruisers, the engine bays and electrical systems of 4WDs and are ideal for the confined spaces of caravans and purpose-built camping trailers.

The units use an ultra-fine potassium-based aerosol which rapidly interferes with the free radials in flames and terminating propagation of the fire.

The aerosol is environmentally safe and tests show that it is five times more effective than halon and 10 times more effective than currently available halon alternatives in extinguishing Class B fires. Because of the design of the aerosol it is particularly suited to where other fire extinguishants can cause more damage to sensitive electrical or electronic equipment than an actual fire. 

Chubb Fire Safety is part of Chubb Australasia, which is part of UTC Fire and Security, a US$5.8 billion company that provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers worldwide. Headquartered in Connecticut, U.S., UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information about Chubb and UTC Fire & Security can be found on their Web sites at www.utcfireandsecurity.com and www.chubb.com.au

For your nearest Stat-X supplier call Chubb on 1300 369 309.

For more information contact:

Daniel Marks
Chubb Australasia
A UTC Fire & Security Company
149-155 Milton St. Ashfield, NSW 2131
Tel: (02) 9930-4433 Fax: (02) 9930-4233
Mobile: 0401-779-055
daniel.marks@chubb.com.au 
www.chubb.com.au
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