Question 1

Description leads me to believe this is magic.  How does this product fight fires?

Accepted Answer

Element works by fighting fires on the molecular level. Its gas chemically interrupts the chain of combustion effectively extinguishing a fire without making any mess and without removing surrounding oxygen.Element's discharge is safe to breathe and is both non-corrosive and non-toxic. General safe practices are always recommended and the discharge should not be aimed at a person's face.
Unlike a dry chemical extinguisher that combats a blaze by depositing a large amount of solid powder on the fire, an Element extinguisher fights a fire by releasing a gas. This gas attaches itself to the oxygen surrounding the fire robbing its ability to stick to the chain of combustion (without affecting ones ability to breath that oxygen). The goal is therefore to use the gas coming out the Element extinguisher to create a ‘cloud of containment’ around a fire. Creating a cloud that prevents any outside and un-attached oxygen from getting to the fire is essential and is the same strategy that should also be used with a Halon/Halotron or CO2 extinguisher.

The two worst things you can do when fighting a fire with a gas extinguisher is to be too close or to rush the process. Being very close to a fire means that a cloud cannot be formed blocking any new oxygen that will continue to feed the flame. This is particularly problematic in an isolated pan situation where being too close will only chase the flames around. Rushing the process by moving the extinguisher around a lot also prevents a cloud from being formed and diminishes the performance of the extinguisher.

The best technique is to take advantage of the long discharge time offered by the Element extinguisher and to approach a fire from a moderate distance progressively getting closer to its source. During the approach, move the extinguisher slowly around the fire always directing towards the center. This will contain the fire and allow the gas the ability to work.

Tight areas with lots of pockets (like the engine bay of a car) brings out the strengths of the Element extinguisher as the gas, which is heavier than air, will fill all the voids not directly accessible; both putting out a fire and preventing a re-flash. 
Element's solid construction, no moving parts, and lack of compressed gas (unlike a traditional fire extinguisher) means it will never need any service or upkeep. In addition the solid chemical that makes up the Element extinguisher has no effective expiration.

Question 2

Is this dot approved? is it sutable for commercial trucks?

Accepted Answer

The Element E50 and E100 are not DOT Approved.

Question 3

is the ingredient safe?

Accepted Answer

Element's discharge is safe to breathe and is both non-corrosive and non-toxic. General safe practices are always recommended and the discharge should not be aimed at a person's face.

Question 4

These are pricey. why can't there be a less exp unit (5 sec) for pratice/demo before needed in an emer. I'm in a MC club & would like us all 2 have 1?

Accepted Answer

Hello-Unfortunately to manufacture a practice unit the assembly components and production overhead is extraordinarily expensive.
We run these in our baggers and offroad vehicles personally. If you require a bunch for you club let us know. UTVDISTRIBUTION
Thanks!

ASIN	B0BLTDLCRK
Best Sellers Rank	#354,247 in Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Home Improvement ) #433 in Fire Extinguishers (Home Improvement)
Brand	Element
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (39)
Date First Available	18 December 2023
Item Dimensions LxWxH	55.9 x 10.2 x 7.6 Centimeters
Item Weight	249 g
Item model number	E50
Manufacturer Part Number	ELE-E50
Net Quantity	1.00 Count
Product Dimensions	55.88 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm; 249 g

Element E50 Fire Extinguisher Stick 40050, 50 second discharge NO MAINTENANCE Y

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