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What type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires? An analysis of extinguishing fires involving energized equipment and circuits.
2026-07-03
Electrical fires are a type of fire caused by short circuits, overloads, or electrical arcs in electrical equipment, wiring, or energized systems. When the power has not been disconnected, extinguishing electrical fires requires the use of non-conductive, highly insulating fire‑extinguishing agents; otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock and the fire may spread further. In general, carbon dioxide extinguishers or clean‑agent extinguishers (such as heptafluoropropane or perfluorohexanone) are preferred for initial suppression of electrical fires. In settings such as distribution rooms, computer rooms, and areas housing precision equipment, clean‑gas fire‑suppression systems (e.g., IG100, IG541) should be employed to prevent damage to the equipment.
On June 17, 2026, the National Fire and Rescue Bureau held its regular press conference. Spokesperson Wang Tianrui noted that among 20 major fire incidents, electrical fires accounted for a significant share. Specifically, 13 of these major fires were caused by electrical factors, representing 65% of the total. For fires involving energized equipment, the primary firefighting requirement is to use extinguishing agents that are electrically insulating and non-conductive. Under no circumstances should water or foam extinguishers be used on live circuits; while dry chemical extinguishers can suppress flames, they may cause irreversible damage to sensitive electronic devices.
Q1: What type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires? Which fire extinguisher is suitable for extinguishing fires in electrical circuits?
A: Electrical and circuit fires are classified as Class E fires, which involve energized equipment. If the power has not been disconnected, an insulating, non-conductive extinguishing agent must be used.
For initial fires in household small outlets and distribution boxes, carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are suitable. Distribution rooms, server rooms, and precision instrument rooms should be equipped with clean‑gas fire suppression systems; common types include heptafluoropropane, perfluorohexanone, IG100, and IG541, which leave no residue and do not damage electronic circuits.
Q2: What type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out fires involving energized equipment?
A: Extinguishing fires involving energized equipment falls into two scenarios:
On-site emergency firefighting: Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers offer strong insulation and leave no residue; dry powder fire extinguishers are suitable only for temporary emergencies and should not be used on precision equipment.
Long-term protection for computer rooms, electrical control cabinets, and energy storage compartments: Clean agent systems are preferred; perfluorohexanone, heptafluoropropane, IG100, and IG541 can all be used to directly extinguish energized fires.
Q3: What type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out fires involving precision instruments?
A: Dry powder is strictly prohibited for precision instruments, servers, and laboratory equipment, as the powder can corrode chip circuit boards. Four clean gases are recommended: perfluorohexanone, heptafluoropropane, IG100, and IG541. Among these, perfluorohexanone offers the best protection for precision equipment and is particularly suitable for lithium‑battery compartments and high‑end computing data centers.
Only by shifting from “post‑incident tripping” to “proactive prevention” can electrical fire risks be fundamentally reduced.
Xinlin Fire Protection is one of the few original manufacturers that offers full coverage across all four major clean‑gas extinguishing agents. All products utilize highly insulating, clean media and can be discharged directly onto energized equipment, addressing the critical challenge of extinguishing electrical fires without first de‑energizing the system. Our solutions comprehensively cover every scenario involving electrical fires, including heptafluoropropane, perfluorohexanone, IG100 pure nitrogen, and IG541 mixed gas. We also provide complementary systems such as automatic fire‑detection tube extinguishing units, portable clean‑agent extinguishers, and dedicated fire‑suppression modules for switchgear cabinets. From small distribution boxes and lithium‑battery energy storage cabinets to high‑ and low‑voltage switchrooms, large data centers, and precision laboratory instruments, we offer complete, ready‑to‑install systems—eliminating the need to source components from multiple vendors and enabling you to equip your entire electrical fire‑protection infrastructure in a single, seamless solution.
Unlike mere equipment resellers, Xinlin offers end-to-end electrical fire‑protection services: on-site assessments of distribution rooms, server rooms, and energy‑storage compartments; free development of tailored electrical‑fire suppression plans; an in-house construction team well-versed in high‑ and low‑voltage distribution and data‑center cabling standards, ensuring no damage to existing electrical systems; local warehousing for rapid delivery; and one‑stop after‑sales support—including equipment recharging, annual inspections, and system maintenance—to ensure the long-term reliability and availability of your electrical fire‑protection system.
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The company’s core offerings include: clean‑gas fire suppression systems, with one‑stop services for design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance; heptafluoropropane (FM‑200, HFC‑227ea) fire suppression systems; Novec 1230 (perfluorohexanone) clean‑gas fire suppression systems; IG‑541 mixed‑gas and IG‑100 nitrogen fire suppression systems; high‑pressure piped‑network carbon dioxide (CO₂) fire suppression systems; and intelligent gas‑based fire alarm control panels.
Offering end-to-end services from design and installation to maintenance, we are a comprehensive service provider specializing in gas-based fire suppression systems.
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