Protect Your Cold Storage Facility 

Say Goodbye to Ice Plugs, Leaks, and Corrosion!

ECS saves you up to 75% on system maintenance by eliminating leaks and corrosion, while offering advanced nitrogen solutions to prevent ice plugs and freeze damage. Pinpoint and solve corrosion issues without full system replacement!

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Cold Storage Challenges Impact Your Budget, Goods, and Safety

  • Ice plugs cause dangerous blockages, putting your compliance at risk, leading to expensive repairs.
  • Oxygen corrosion accelerates pipe failure in low-temperature environments, shortening your pipes' lifespan.
  • Ongoing leaks or blockages threaten compliance and stored goods.
  • Regular system checks—or worse, full system replacements—disrupt operations and exceed budgets.
  • Traditional air compressor/dryer setups struggle to mitigate ice plug risks.
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Why Nitrogen Generators Are the Right Choice for Cold Storage Facilities

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  • Serve more systems with a single nitrogen generator than with air compressors
  • No ice plugs—ensures compliance and operational safety
  • Mitigates corrosion in areas maintained above freezing (loading docks, coolers)
  • Reduces maintenance costs and labor compared to dry air pacs
  • Saves on new construction costs—NFPA 13 allows reduced pipe or fire pump sizes with nitrogen systems
  • Lowers energy usage and environmental impact

Save Money and Protect Your Facility with ECS

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Industry-Leading Diagnostics
Video inspections and metal loss analysis.
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Eliminate Ice Plugs & Corrosion Risks
FM Global now recognizes that sprinkler systems utilizing nitrogen (and after two satisfactory ice-plug investigations), now only need to be checked once every 3 years. Previously, system checks were to be performed semiannually.
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Proven Results

Up to 75% savings on maintenance and replacement costs!

How ECS and Nitrogen Are Solving Cold Storage Challenges

Trusted by the Best

We’re the only company that specifically focuses on corrosion and fire protection.

As the fire protection industry continues to evolve, ECS remains at the forefront, delivering exceptional products and unparalleled customer service. With cutting-edge solutions are designed to address the industry's changing needs. With a deep understanding of the challenges we face, ECS has developed a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion mitigation technologies that set the standard for the market. Partnering with ECS allows us to access not only industry-leading solutions, but also the expertise and support of a trusted industry leader. ECS has a dedicated team coast to coast in Canada to guide us through the selection, implementation, and maintenance of their products.

Dan Thompson
Manager, Fire Protection, Troy Fire & Life Safety - Calgary, Canada

ECS is not just selling a product, they’re passionate about what they’re selling. Each member of the ECS team that we have worked with over the years has a deep understanding of the science behind corrosion in fire sprinkler systems and what it takes to mitigate it. ECS University is one example of how they showcase their knowledge and willingness to educate everyone on a very real problem in the fire sprinkler industry.

P.J. Asher
President, Bi-State Fire Protection - St. Charles, MO

ECS has assisted us through the estimating and installation process for a number of projects throughout the years.  Their knowledge of the Fire Protection products  they offer along with their customer support continues to be the reason we do business with them.

Todd M. Fuchs
President, Wayne Automatic Sprinkler - St. Louis, MO

ECS is well-educated on corrosion and the products needed. It is excellent to work with such a knowledgable and helpful team.

Andy Anderson
Project Manager, American Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

Ready to Eliminate Ice Plugs and Save on System Costs?

Partner with ECS to revolutionize your fire safety strategy with our cutting-edge corrosion control solutions. Don’t leave your facility’s safety to chance—experience the reliability, compliance, and peace of mind that only ECS can provide. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Corrosion Assessment?

A Corrosion Assessment is the process of evaluating the corrosion status of a system or structure to identify potential corrosion problems that could lead to equipment failure or safety hazards. It is absolutely crucial to have the appropriate tools in place in order to guarantee the continued safety of a given location.

At ECS, we have a team of experts who are highly skilled in conducting corrosion assessments. Our professionals are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to evaluate the corrosion status of your system, and you can trust us to provide you with unparalleled service and accurate results. 

I Don't See Any Leaks. Why is this Necessary?

Corrosion can occur without out any external visible signs. It's a gradual, natural process that starts internally and can remain undetected until leaks develop and corrective action must be taken.

If corrosion causes a sprinkler system to fail, it can result in equipment damage, downtime, and profitability losses. Most importantly, it can put people at risk in the event of a fire.

How Does Corrosion Start?

Corrosion starts when oxygen and moisture come into contact with metal. This process is called oxidation. When metal oxidizes, it weakens, and over time, this weakening can lead to safety hazards or equipment failure.

That’s why it's important to be proactive about corrosion assessment – the consequences of equipment failure or safety hazards can be severe.

My Sprinkler Has a Leak Problem and it's Getting Worse. What Should I Do?
Because sprinkler system leaks are often caused by oxygen, once leaks begin, they won’t stop. At this point, action needs to be taken to avoid a significant impact to your operating budget from continued leak repairs.

Performing a Corrosion Risk Assessment will give you the data and insight you need to be able to implement the most cost-efficient remediation and prevention strategy possible. During many past projects, ECS has been able to recommend a strategy that avoids significant pipe replacement and saves the client up to 90% compared to the next best alternative.
I'm Considering Replacing My Entire System with New Pipe. Is This Necessary?
Because the driving elements of corrosion are not evenly distributed inside the sprinkler system, corrosion is often very localized. This means that even if pipe replacement is required to eliminate leak risk, it is often only required on small portions of the sprinkler system.
 
Use a comprehensive Corrosion Risk Assessment to understand the severity of your corrosion, where it is located, and what actions are required to eliminate leak risk. In many cases, using the information provided in a Corrosion Risk Assessment will allow you to implement a solution to eliminate leak risk for up to 90% less than the next best alternative.

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