Compare Our Fire Systems

Yes. Mistek can provide comparative quotes for both Traditional Sprinklers and Automist. This allows you to weigh the lower upfront installation cost of Automist (which avoids expensive water mains upgrades) against the traditional sprinkler requirements for your specific building layout. You can start by sending your floor plans to their design team for a full proposal.

Regardless of the system, an annual service is a legal and safety requirement.

• Mistek provides maintenance for both types to ensure sensors, pumps, and nozzles are clear and functional.

• Annual maintenance also validates your manufacturer’s warranty and provides the paperwork required by your home insurance provider.

There is a significant difference in water output between the two:

• Traditional Sprinklers: Can discharge approximately 38–60 litres per minute per head. This is highly effective at dousing a fire but can result in significant secondary water damage to floors and ceilings.

• Automist: Uses roughly 90% less water (around 5.6 litres per minute). It uses high-pressure mist to cool the room and “scrub” smoke from the air, meaning you can often save the furniture and electronics that a traditional sprinkler might ruin.

Yes. Both systems offered by Mistek are fully compliant, though they meet different British Standards:

• Traditional Sprinklers are designed and installed to BS 9251:2021.

• Automist is designed and installed to BS 8458:2015.

Mistek handles the technical documentation for both, ensuring your Building Control officer has the necessary certification to sign off on the project

The “best” system depends on your building’s structure and your project goals:

• Traditional Sprinklers: Often best for larger residential projects or when a high volume of water is required to meet specific legacy fire strategies. They are the “gold standard” for proven, mechanical reliability.

• Automist Smartscan: Ideal for retrofits, loft conversions, and open-plan designs. Because it connects to the water mains without needing a massive storage tank or pump, it is far less intrusive to install in existing homes.