VoltGo Fire Suppression

VoltGo’s extremely popular Elite series lithium batteries are truly a step forward in battery safety and performance.

Part of the already comprehensive risk management strategy of the VoltGo Elite series batteries, is the inclusion of an innovative aerosol fire suppression system.

What is the Fire Suppression System

Each VoltGo lithium battery features 2 x S-Type hot aerosol fire extinguishing devices located in the battery lid* – directly above the battery assembly. (*VLRV1280A only features 1 unit due to its smaller case size)

This product is small in volume, requires no pressure storage or need to lay pipe network or maintenance, provides efficient & rapid fire extinguishing, is non-toxic and harmless and is especially suited for battery rooms, engine rooms, battery box and other places with relatively closed conditions. Each unit has a temperature probe to activate at the specified range.

How does it work?
In the unlikely event that the battery’s BMS hasn’t already nullified an issue, and an internal fire has started, the fire suppressors trigger once the internal battery temperature reaches 170°C. Once activated it fills the battery case with a hot aerosol gas to combat the fire in 2 ways:

1. Cooling & extinguishing effect of endothermic decomposition, which means the solid particles of the aerosol agent absorb the heat released by the fire, and
2. Chemical inhibition which causes the metal ions to be decomposed by the aerosol agent. 

 

Why are they required?
With the advanced safety features already found in the VoltGo Elite series, such as the intelligent BMS and fire retardent casing, the aerosol fire suppression system offers a further and final line of defence against battery faults that could cause fires - just like how aeroplanes have life jackets available in the unlikely event of it coming down in the sea. 

At this stage, there is no legislation in Australia that requires lithium batteries to have fire suppression, but things may change in the future.

The Range:
VoltGo’s current offering includes 6 high-capacity Lithium batteries + 1 Golf Cart / AGV specific model. 12, 24 & 48V models with capacities from 100Ah to 400Ah.

The range is suitable for a wide range of applications starting with deep cycle camping/caravan/4x4 storage, to marine applications, food trucks & similar commercial applications, roadside furniture (lights, signals, etc) to solar storage applications such as tiny homes, off-grid systems and remote power stations. 

Contact our friendly team to find out more.

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