- With the addition of the AM35 nozzle, AquaMist ULF low pressure water mist systems can now be used for full-building fire protection and specific hazard areas
- The AM35 nozzle is VdS approved to protect ordinary hazard (OH3) areas including libraries, archives, laboratories, stores, storage areas, technical rooms and plant areas
- The entire AquaMist ULF system is fully tested, EN 14972 compliant and VdS approved, and offers significant water savings compared to traditional sprinkler systems
Johnson Controls (NYSE JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the new AquaMist® AM35 Ultra Low Flow (ULF) nozzle, completing the AquaMist ULF low-pressure water mist fire suppression portfolio to offer customers full-building water mist protection.
“Water mist fire suppression systems continue to grow in popularity because they effectively suppress fires using less water, which results in reduced water damage so buildings can return to operation sooner,” said Dirk Laibach, senior global product manager, Water Mist at Johnson Controls. “The new AM35 nozzle allows our AquaMist ULF system customers to protect their entire facilities with a low-flow water mist suppression system that is reliable and rigorously tested to prove effectiveness against various fire risks.”
During testing, the AM35 nozzle cooled a room’s ceiling area more effectively than traditional fire sprinklers using fewer AM35 nozzles, further reducing the total water usage and damage. In certain applications, because of the very fine droplet sizes, AquaMist ULF nozzles discharge up to 80% less water per minute than standard sprinklers or deluge nozzles.
The AquaMist ULF low-pressure system provides the same suppression benefits as a high-pressure water mist system using far less energy, which helps reduce its carbon footprint during operation. Less energy use allows the AquaMist ULF system to utilize more cost-effective water pumps and backup power generators. For greater cost savings, the AquaMist ULF low-pressure water mist system can be extended or retrofitted on many existing building sprinkler systems without the need for additional pumps or water supplies.
The system’s reduced water demands combined with lower pressures mean less space is required for the overall system, making retrofits easier. AquaMist ULF systems provide a high level of reliability by using well-established Tyco low-pressure system components and the GRINNELL G-Press stainless steel piping system with its 10-year warranty.
The new AM35 nozzle is VdS approved to protect ordinary hazard (OH3) areas of unlimited size like libraries, archives, laboratories, stores, storage areas and technical rooms and plant areas. With the addition of the AM35 nozzle, building owners, real estate companies, specifiers and managers can now use the complete AquaMist ULF low-pressure water mist fire suppression system to help protect their entire mixed-use buildings, offices, hotels, museums, libraries, care homes, hospitals and high-rises with significant water savings.
For more information on Johnson Controls AquaMist fire suppression solutions for commercial buildings, visit tycoaquamist.com
