Fike Ecaro

Description

Fike ECARO-25 is a cost-effective, high-performance clean agent fire suppression system from Fike Corporation, utilizing HFC-125 (pentafluoroethane, also known as FE-25™) to deliver rapid, residue-free fire protection for high-value assets and critical environments.

This total flooding system extinguishes fires at the molecular level through a combination of heat absorption and chemical interruption of the combustion chain reaction. The agent discharges as a colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive vapor that is safe for occupied spaces—no oxygen displacement, no visibility obstruction, and no corrosive or messy residue—allowing quick evacuation and minimal cleanup or downtime.

Featuring Fike’s innovative Impulse Valve Technology, ECARO-25 combines the reliability of rupture disc activation with flexible electric actuation for superior performance over traditional mechanical valves. It requires significantly less agent and piping than comparable systems, making it an economical choice for new installations or Halon replacements.

Key Benefits

• Cost savings — Uses up to 20% less agent than FM-200® (HFC-227ea) systems, 30-38% less than FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230 equivalents), plus smaller-diameter piping over longer distances for reduced material and installation costs.
• Superior hold time — Provides longer retention (e.g., 15% better than FM-200, 25% better than FK-5-1-12) to prevent re-ignition and ensure fire control.
• Rapid & effective suppression — Achieves design concentration quickly to minimize damage; ideal for Class A, B, and C fires in enclosed hazards.
• Safe & clean — Zero ozone depletion potential (ODP=0), electrically non-conductive, non-corrosive; safe for electronics, servers, machinery, and personnel at design concentrations.
• Easy integration — Pairs seamlessly with Potter fire alarm panels for detection and release, Starlink 24-hour monitoring for reliable signaling, and complements automatic systems like Firetrace or Stat-X for layered protection.
• Proven reliability — UL-listed, FM-approved, ULC-listed; engineered for demanding applications with long service life and low maintenance.
• Versatile applications — Protects data centers, server rooms, telecommunications, electrical panels, industrial machinery, high-value manufacturing equipment, control rooms, and more—especially where space, budget, and business continuity are priorities.

Fike ECARO-25 delivers powerful, efficient fire suppression without compromise—protecting irreplaceable assets while keeping costs down and operations running smoothly. It’s a smart, future-proof alternative in the evolving landscape of clean agents.

Secure your facility with Fike ECARO-25—reliable, cost-effective clean agent protection engineered for performance. Contact us for system design, enclosure calculations, or custom integration with Potter alarms, Starlink monitoring, or other suppression solutions based on your specific hazards.