Hazloc, ATEX, C1D1, XP, UL-Listed…there's a lot of confusing jargon when it comes to safety-related equipment in your distillery. It's too bad because safety is absolutely critical. It should be easy to understand. Questions about safety—particularly distillery-safe pumps—are some of the most common questions we get asked. So let's review some of the questions we frequently field when it comes to pumping safely in a distillery. Why Are Pumps a Safety Concern in Distilleries? Distillery fires are rare, but they do occur. And they can be devastating. A fire needs three things to get started: Fuel Oxygen An ignition source. High-proof alcohol is undoubtedly fuel. Oxygen? Well, that's present in the air we breathe (thankfully). So, distilleries have 2 of the 3 prerequisites to start a fire. All you need is an ignition source. Thankfully, you can keep ignition sources out of your distillery through forethought, planning, and an understanding of hazardous l