FAQ
Welcome to the FAQ for the Agni Kawach Smart Portable Fire‑Extinguisher Ball. Here, you’ll find quick answers to the most common questions about how it works, where to place it, maintenance requirements, safety considerations, and warranty details. Whether you’re curious about installation, activation, or disposal, this page will help you get the most out of our self‑activating fire‑suppression solution.
A: The Agni Kawach Smart Portable Extinguisher is designed to complement—not replace—existing fire‑suppression systems. As a true first line of defence, it activates instantly to protect life and property, and in many cases extinguishes the fire entirely without the need for professional intervention.
Feature
Agni Kawach
Native ABC Class Extinguisher
Sprinkler System / Installed Hose Water Pipes
Extinguishing Agent
Monoammonium phosphate dry powder
Monoammonium phosphate dry powder
Water (sometimes with anti-freeze or foam additives)
Fire Classes Covered
Covers Class A (combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires—all in a single product.
Available for Class A (combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires; units can be purchased individually by class or in dual‑class combinations.
Primarily Class A (wood, paper, cloth); limited on B/C unless foam‐enhanced
Activation
Automatically activates within 10 seconds of contacting flames or fire and can be rolled or thrown into the fire by anyone (young or old).
Manual pull-pin & squeeze handle
Automatic via heat-sensitive fusible link or glass bulb
Deployment
Portable - Automatically activates within 10 seconds of contacting flames or fire and can be rolled or thrown into the fire by anyone (young or old).
Portable aim at fire base; one person use
Fixed overhead; deploys universally within zone
Response Time
Automatically Activates in under 10 seconds upon contact with flames or fire.
Immediate upon user intervention
Delayed until temperature threshold reached (typically 57–79 °C / 135–175 °F)
Coverage Area
Localized spot treatment 3 m³ (105.94 ft2)
Localized spot treatment
Broad area coverage up to ceiling grid
Collateral Damage
The eco‑friendly, non‑toxic powder is clean, leaves only minimal residue, and is easy to clean up.
The eco‑friendly, non‑toxic powder is clean, leaves only minimal residue, and is easy to clean up.
Potential water damage to finishes, equipment, goods
Maintenance
Zero Maintenance for 5 yrs
Monthly visual check; annual service/recharge
Regular system inspections, pipe-flushing, flow-switch tests
Training
No training required — anyone, young or old, can roll or throw it into the fire.
Operational Training is required
Operational Training is required
Reliability in Freezing
Unaffected
Unaffected
Risk of pipe freeze/burst unless glycol or trace‐heated
Cost & Installation
Pocket‑friendly, very low cost — Rs. 25 per month for 60 months (Rs.1,499 for 5 years), bracket‑mounted
Moderate cost — bracket‑mounted, requires annual servicing and recharge; costs may vary by extinguisher class.
High upfront cost for piping, heads, valves and installation labor
Portability & Flexibility
Can be relocated wherever needed
Can be relocated wherever needed
Permanently installed; covers pre-defined zones only
Electrical Safety
Non-conductive powder—safe near live gear
Non-conductive powder—safe near live gear
Water conducts—risk of shock unless de-energized or special heads used
A: An ABC fire extinguisher is a multi-purpose extinguisher that can put out three types of fire:
Class A: Ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, cloth
Class B: Flammable liquids like petrol, diesel, oil
Class C: Electrical fires
A: Yes. This is manufactured at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Formerly Aurangabad) India under the banner of Agni Kawach India.
A: Yes. Our balls are UL‑certified, and their contents comply with ISO standards and are ISO‑certified.
A: Each covers 3 m³ (105.94 ft); recommended you place one in each high-risk zone.
A: No, It doesn’t trigger from high ambient heat; it activates only upon direct contact with flames.
A: No. The powder is ecofriendly, clean, non-toxic, and leaves only minor residue which is easy to clean.
A: After activation, collect the empty shell and powder residue and dispose of them with regular solid waste.
A: No. Simply place the ball in a high‑risk spot—or toss it into the fire and step back. People of all ages can use it during a catastrophic fire outbreak.
A: No, install it and forget it for 5 yrs.
A: We will replace the unit at a 10% discount.