Yes, de-ionised water mist fire extinguishers have passed the di-electrical conductivity test, which marks them as safe for use on live electrical equipment up to 1000v in accordance with BS EN3-7. Two key factors differentiate water mist fire extinguishers from traditional water or foam units:
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