Switch Gear Rooms

In an electric power system, switchgear/switchboards and motor control rooms are the combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses, or circuit breakers used to control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment. Switchgears are used both to de-energize equipment to allow work to be performed and to clear faults downstream. This type of equipment is directly linked to the reliability of the electricity supply and allows high currents and power levels to be safely controlled by automatic equipment. Switchgear equipment in substations are located on both the high and low-voltage sides of large power transformers and may be housed in a separate building.

Fires in substations most certainly impact the supply of power to customers and can affect a utility company’s revenue and assets. These fires have the potential to present a safety risk to utility personnel, emergency personnel, and the public.

Defects, malfunctions, and degraded electrical systems, devices, and equipment are a major cause of fires in electrical rooms.

Fire protection systems in electrical equipment and service rooms are key components of a utilities safety and fire prevention plan. These systems can minimize damage to critical assets and lessen interruption of service in the event of a fire. These 24/7 fire suppression systems are designed to automatically suppress and control a fire at an early stage to minimize the risk and damage.

Stat-X Fire Suppression Features:

• Performance
  Highly effective based on required density
• Compact and Modular
  Offering adaptable design especially when space and weight are critical
• Simple and Economic Installation
  No expensive labor-intensive piping is required
• Durable
  Ideal for harsh environments and remote locations
• Long service life
  Service life of ten (10) years
• Virtually Maintenance Free
• Environmentally Friendly
  EPA SNAP Listed for normally occupied and unoccupied spaces
  Low Global Warming potential and Zero Ozone Depletion potential
• Made in the USA