{"product_id":"trident-special-fire-extinguisher-5-0","title":"Trident Special Fire Extinguisher — 5.0","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTrident Special Fire Extinguisher — 7.8 L\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePFAS-free encapsulating foam for demanding fire risks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trident special fire extinguisher combines a high-performance encapsulating foam agent with a robust stainless-steel pressure vessel, providing a powerful first-response capability for a wide range of difficult fire scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident is particularly suited to environments where conventional extinguishing agents may be less effective or where the fire involves materials capable of retaining heat and allowing re-ignition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system uses \u003cstrong\u003eTrident extinguishing agent manufactured to EN 1568-3, ICAO B\u003c\/strong\u003e, discharged using compressed air at 18–20 bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts applications include plastics, cable fires, engine and metal fires, tyres, electrical equipment, solar and energy systems, and fires involving lithium-ion batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for specialist fire risks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident special extinguishers are based on the principles of EN 3 and are intended as \u003cstrong\u003especial-purpose firefighting equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are not intended to replace legally required portable extinguisher provision where such provision is mandated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium-ion battery fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar and energy storage systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic and polymer fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyre fires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther difficult Class A\/B fire risks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLithium-ion battery applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium-ion battery incidents present a particularly challenging combination of fire, heat and re-ignition risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident provides an effective first-response agent for the \u003cstrong\u003esurrounding fire and combustible materials\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to suppress the visible fire and control the immediate fire environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lithium-ion battery incidents, Trident should be considered as part of a \u003cstrong\u003elayered response strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than as a single-agent solution for every battery fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithMag's approach recognises that a battery incident can involve two distinct fire problems: the surrounding fire and the continuing thermal event within the battery itself. The appropriate response depends on the battery chemistry, size, configuration, state of the incident and access to the affected cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger battery systems, vehicles, energy storage systems and other high-energy applications, specialist assessment and additional cooling or containment measures may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrident 7.8 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cylinder volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtinguishing agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtinguishing agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrident EN 1568-3 \/ ICAO B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropellant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–20 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctional discharge time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 41 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrowing distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 8.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTÜV pressure test every 10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefillable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — suitable for multiple fillings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification and testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trident special extinguisher is manufactured and certified for the European market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCE 0029 \/ CE 0036 TÜV certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtinguishing agent approval: KB 201\/17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure vessels are subject to TÜV pressure testing at the specified 10-year interval, with a simple visual inspection every two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the manufacturer's inspection, servicing and filling requirements applicable to the specific unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Trident?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident is designed for situations where rapid fire knockdown and effective coverage of combustible materials are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts encapsulating foam technology provides more than simply putting out the visible flame. The extinguishing agent is designed to interact with the burning material, helping to suppress the fire and reduce the immediate fire environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lithium-ion battery incidents, this makes Trident a valuable component of a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-stage firefighting strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e — controlling the surrounding fire while specialist cooling, containment or other measures address the battery's continuing thermal event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrident is specialist firefighting equipment. 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