The EV-EXBOX is a cabinet containing up to 100 litres of specialist additive to promote the rapid knock down of fires using less water that is quick and simply to install.

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The application of additives to firefighting water allow all the volatile organics of a vehicle fire such as rubber, plastics and petrol, (for hybrids), to be extinguished quickly. Helping to control and reduce the spread of fire  by using less water helps protect both property and the environment.

 

It is important to note that it is virtually impossible to extinguish a lithium ion battery within a vehicle that has entered thermal runaway.

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EV battery packs are generally inaccessible and designed to be water proof. Furthermore, it should be understood that the fire is an exothermic chemical reaction that will often generate its own oxygen.

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When the battery enters thermal runaway it is likely to emit explosive, highly flammable and toxic gasses. Any attempt to extinguish the battery fire will simply move the firefighting risk from off gassing and explosion to fire.

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Only the emergency services are qualified to tackle an EV fire. The general public should never be tempted to try and tackle an EV or hybrid fire using hand held firefighting equipment or fire blankets.

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The EV-EXBOX installation includes:

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• EV Charging hub / location survey

• Delivery & installation of EV-EXBOX & encapsulation agent

• Preliminary firewater pollution risk assessment survey

• EV fire awareness training for the EV hub operators

• Geo-mapping of EV-EXBOX location for the site operator & the local emergency fire services.

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