Month: April 2023

At PROTECT we offer a safe fog fluid technology, which has been tested and approved by numerous laboratories and testing institutes worldwide, e.g., The Danish Technological Institute. You can read more about Approvals and tests here. Using unofficial fog fluid is strictly prohibited because it may result in errors. This article will elaborate on PROTECT Fog Fluid, our offer of refill service, and the consequences of using unofficial fog fluid.

What does PROTECT Fog Fluid consist of?

PROTECT XTRA+ Fog Fluid is a mixture of propylene glycol and water. When heated, this mixture will turn into a dense white fog in seconds, which will make it impossible for the intruder to see anything and thereby steal. Propylene glycol is not harmful and won’t leave a residue on any surfaces. Moreover, the fog is safe for both humans, animals, and inventory, and will not cause any harm.

Each of our fog fluid containers are made to fit specific PROTECT fog cannons and will be sure to provide the perfect amount of fog for your security needs.

What are the consequences of using unofficial fog fluid?

By using unofficial fog fluid PROTECT can’t take responsibility for any harm or errors which might take place. When using fog fluid that isn’t produced at PROTECT, the warranty of the fog cannon will be invalid. The same thing goes for the certifications on our fog cannons.

As stated above, our official XTRA+ fog fluid is tested and approved and is known not to cause any harm to the environment in which the fog cannon is activated or the fog cannon itself.

Since we don’t know the composition of the unofficial fog fluid, you can’t be sure that the effect when activated will be the same. It might not offer the promised coverage, and thereby the protection of your premises can be compromised. The PROTECT XTRA+ fog fluid is carefully made, to be sure to offer the best and most reliable protection.

As our fog fluid only is based on glycol and water, you can be certain it won’t cause any harm. This might not be the case for other fluids, which might not have the same composition as XTRA+. Additionally, we cannot ensure that there are no potential health hazards or damages associated with other unofficial fog fluids.

PROTECT Refill Service

In some areas the the XTRA+ fluid containers from PROTECT are refillable with our Refill Service, which is a further advantage to our fog fluid containers.

The refill process can be broken down into 5 simple steps.

Step 1: Handing in the empty fluid container
In the way agreed with your distributor, you will hand in your empty fluid container.

Step 2: Cleaning the container
When handed in the container will be cleaned and inspected thoroughly to assure the container is as good as new.

Step 3: Replacing the fluid chip
The fluid chip will then be replaced so the fog fluid monitoring will be correct.

Step 4: Filling up fluid container
The fluid container will now be filled with new XTRA+ fog fluid.

Step 5: Giving container back to customer
You will receive your filled fluid container, and it is now ready to be reused.

For more information, please contact your local distributor.

Fog cannons are commonly used in security systems for burglary protection. They are designed to create a dense fog that can disorient intruders and prevent them from seeing anything in the room. This makes it difficult for them to steal items or escape, and can provide valuable time for law enforcement to arrive. 

History of fog cannons

Fog cannons generate a white fog as a means of burglary protection. But originally fog cannons were known as “rapid deploy security smoke machines.”

Sellers marketed them as “security smoke systems” intended to increase former security protocols. Burglars overpowered security systems and were often using violent methods to gain access to valuable items.

Typical anti-burglary systems had a response delay. And often, thieves could easily hide their identity from poor-quality cameras with limited viewing capabilities. The smoke security market opened up supplementing these failing security measures. The goal was not to prevent entry, but to stop any loss when a thief infiltrated a room.

Developers deployed the first smoke security cannons in 1974 to protect gold stores held in highly targeted vaults. And by 1993, full commercial smoke security systems were in use.

What’s the difference between fog and smoke cannons?

Fog cannons are popular security devices that release a dense, white fog to disorient intruders and prevent theft. The fog is created from a fluid solution that is heated up and discharged through a nozzle, creating a white, dense cloud. But what exactly is this fog fluid, and is it harmful to humans and animals?

The answer is no, the fog fluid used in fog cannons is safe to inhale by both humans and animals. The fog fluid typically consists of two main ingredients: water and glycol. These ingredients are non-toxic and non-flammable, making them safe for use in indoor environments. However, it’s still recommended to ventilate the area after the fog has cleared.

Not only is the fog harmless to your body, it’s water-based and dry, so it won’t leave a residue on clothing or furniture. Moreover, it is even safe for electronics. Laboratories and official governing bodies have tested and approved the security fog, confirming it to be safe and harmless.

Smoke

In many parts of the world, security fog is known as ‘smoke cloaks’, ‘smoke security systems’, or a combination ‘smoke fogging security system’. The words fog and smoke are often used interchangeably, but the distinction between ‘fog’ and ‘smoke’ is significant. 

Devices using smoke (pyroelectric) patrons create instant real smog, while fluid-based devices are continuously generating fog. Smoke, in any form, is harmful to the body, so it’s important for fog to be disassociated from it. Moreover, it’s crucial to understand that smoke is dangerous, posing significant health risks. Exposure to smoke can lead to serious health problems, including respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer. Smoke must not be used inside if there are people in the same room. Formaldehyde is 10 times higher than recommended by WHO. There are also many other substances in the smoke, and it is not enough to ventilate the room for 30 minutes, as it is with fog.

Distinction in composition

As you can see, the term ‘smoke’ had a long-standing, common use background. But there are important differences between the composition of smoke and fog. 

Fog is created by heating a mixture of glycol and water until it turns into a dense cloud, which is then ejected from a fog cannon. The process creates a dry fog that is harmless for electronics and safe to inhale, and it won’t leave residue on clothing or furniture. Security fog is both dense and durable.

In contrast, smoke is created by burning or combustion of a substance, which produces particles. Those models use smoke patrons to create instant real smoke. It requires a new smoke patron after each usage and it can create visible dust in the area.

Overall, understanding the difference between fog and smoke is important when choosing a security system for your home or business. By opting for a fluid-based fog cannon, you can enjoy the benefits of dense fog protection without any of the harmful side effects associated with smoke.

Xtra+ Fog fluid

The Xtra+ fog fluid solution has been rigorously tested in laboratories at the Institute of Technology in Denmark and other world-class labs abroad, being proved to be harmless and safe to inhale. (Documentation) 

Fog fluid is easy to replace

Many fog cannons have fluid systems that are a pain to reload. PROTECT’s fog fluid containers have a smart-click system that prevents spillage and allows for a quick, easy refill. Additionally, end-users can easily change the fog fluid on the Xtratus® and QUMULUS® fog cannons.