HOW THE SPITA FIREFIGHTER WORKS
The SPITA FireFighter is a manual, portable aerosol inhibitor with remarkable extinguishing capability that works with a solid aerosol extinguishing agent (a unique method for fire extinguishers). Upon activation, this forms a gas containing tiny solid potassium particles. The solid particles undergo a chemical reaction with the elements present in the fire (oxygen, hydrogen, and hydroxyl), causing them to become stable and breaking the chain reaction.
Because the extinguishing agent reacts exclusively with the elements present in the source of the fire, the oxygen level in the surroundings is not affected.
 plastic handle red ignition metal part containing
button extinguishing agent
The SPITA FireFighter is a small, compact, light weight device:
The upper part of the device is a metal tube containing the extinguishing agent.
The lower part of the device is composed of plastic and serves as a support handle with the ignition button.
The SPITA FireFighter is composed of stable, solid potassium minerals, contains no gas, and is NOT PRESSURIZED.
The aerosol-like extinguishing
jet is only produced when the
red ignition button on the
handle is pressed.
Upon activation, the compressed potassium substance in the container is heated, creating an extinguishing mist of microparticles (aerosols) that flows out of the container. The extinguishing mist should be directed at the base of the flames for the fastest action and can be used on all types of Class A, B, C, E, and F fires.
The extinguishing agent The SPITA FireFighter extinguishing agent was originally developed as a safe alternative to Halon and other conventional extinguishing agents, which in most cases are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. The SPITA FireFighter extinguishing agent based on potassium aerosols is a naturally occurring mineral and is absolutely safe. The potassium aerosols react exclusively to the fire process and cause no collateral damage, unlike many ordinary extinguishing agents.
The extinguishing process Upon activation, the released potassium aerosols will chemically interfere in the combustion process of a fire, while the extinguishing agent interrupts the chain reaction. Therefore, no "fire blanket" is formed over the flames, and the SPITA FireFighter can be used on all materials capable of producing flames (designated as fire classes).
As a result of this, the flames are immediately extinguished and the energy is removed from the fire.
 The most important elements for the chain reaction of a fire are the elements hydroxide (OH), hydrogen (H) & oxygen (O).
The SPITA FireFighter extinguishing agent enters into a chemical reaction with these elements, thereby breaking the continuous combustion process (which is in fact a continuous chain reaction of various elements). The required amount of extinguishing agent is significantly less than that of conventional extinguishing agents.
Its slow biodegradation in the environment helps to prevent subsequent fires.
The entire process is more environmentally friendly than using extinguishing foam or powder.
Also the remains are easier to remove after the fire is extinguished.
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