You are running a successful operation in Saudi Arabia. Your server room is the brain of your company. It holds your customer data, your financial records, and your proprietary software.
Suddenly, a small electrical short triggers a fire alarm.
The standard sprinkler system kicks in. Thousands of liters of water flood the room.
The good news? The fire is out. The bad news? Your servers are fried. Your data is corrupted. Your business is offline for weeks.
You didn’t lose money because of the fire. You lost money because of the water.
If you are protecting high-value assets—electronics, archives, or medical equipment—water is not your friend.
You need a “Clean Agent” system. Specifically, you need Novec 1230.
And if you want it installed right, you need Advanced Systems.
What is Novec 1230? (The “Magic” Liquid)
I don’t usually get excited about chemicals, but Novec 1230 is revolutionary.
It looks like water. You can pour it into a glass. You can even dip your iPhone into a beaker of it, pull it out, and the phone will still work perfectly.
Why? Because it is electrically non-conductive and leaves zero residue.
When the system triggers, Novec discharges as a gas, suppresses the fire in less than 10 seconds, and then… it just evaporates.
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No water damage.
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No cleanup costs.
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No corrosion.
You literally just turn the fans on, and you are back to work.
Why “Advanced Systems” is Your Novec Expert
Here is the catch. You can’t just buy a tank of Novec and put it in the corner.
For this system to work, the engineering has to be flawless. This is why I recommend Advanced Systems.
Designing a Novec system requires complex hydraulic flow calculations. If the pressure isn’t right, the gas won’t fill the room fast enough to stop the fire.
Advanced Systems handles the technical heavy lifting:
1. Room Integrity Testing
Novec works by flooding the room with gas. If your room isn’t sealed properly, the gas leaks out, and the fire reignites. Advanced Systems conducts rigorous “Door Fan Tests” to guarantee your room can hold the agent.
2. Civil Defense Compliance
In Saudi Arabia, using clean agents requires specific approvals. Advanced Systems ensures your Novec installation meets the strict standards of the Saudi Civil Defense (GDCD) and NFPA 2001 regulations.
3. Sustainability (The Green Factor)
We all know Saudi Arabia is moving toward a greener future with the Saudi Green Initiative. Old systems (like FM200) are being phased out globally due to global warming potential.
Novec 1230 has a Global Warming Potential of 1. It is the most eco-friendly solution on the market. Advanced Systems helps you future-proof your facility so you don’t have to rip out your equipment in five years when regulations change.
📈 The Ultimate Fire Suppression System Showdown
If you are a facility manager or business owner, this is the only data you need to see. This table shows you the true cost (and risk) of each option:
| Feature | Novec 1230 (Clean Agent) | FM-200 (Clean Agent) | Water Sprinklers (Traditional) |
| Agent Type | Chemical/Fluid (Non-residue) | Chemical/Gas (Non-residue) | Water |
| Suppression Time | < 10 Seconds | < 10 Seconds | 30–60 Seconds (Delay inherent) |
| Damage to Assets | None (Electrically non-conductive) | None (Electrically non-conductive) | Severe (Corrosion, short circuits) |
| Cleanup Required | None (Evaporates fully) | None (Evaporates fully) | Extensive (Water extraction, drying, mold risk) |
| Environmental Impact (GWP) | Ultra-Low (GWP = 1) | Medium (GWP = 3,220) – Being phased out | None (but wastes resources) |
| Storage Pressure | Low Pressure (Safer storage) | High Pressure | Low Pressure |
| Best For | Data Centers, Archives, Control Rooms, Museums | Critical Areas (Older facilities) | Warehouses, Offices, Non-Sensitive Areas |
| Conclusion | Future-Proof, High-Value Protection | Functional, but environmentally sensitive | High Risk for Electronic |
The Math Behind the Investment
I know what you are thinking. “Neil, Novec sounds expensive.”
Yes, the upfront cost is higher than a water sprinkler. But let’s look at the ROI.
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Cost of Novec System: $$$
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Cost of replacing a Data Center: $$$$$$
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Cost of 2 weeks of Downtime: $$$$$$$$$
Cheap is expensive.
When you partner with Advanced Systems, you aren’t buying a fire extinguisher. You are buying Business Continuity.
You are ensuring that if the worst happens, your downtime is measured in minutes, not months.
Conclusion
Don’t let a 10-minute fire destroy 10 years of work.
If you have servers, archives, or expensive machinery, ditch the water. Upgrade to Novec 1230.
Contact Advanced Systems today. Let them assess your facility, run the calculations, and give you the protection your business deserves.
