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Extinguisher Types

  • Why do some fire extinguishers not have the BS EN3 kitemark

    Why do some fire extinguishers not have the BS EN3 kitemark

    Some fire extinguishers for example some small disposable and factory sealed units and chrome/silver finish fall outside the scope of BS EN3 but carry other approvals. These extinguishers are made ...
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  • Halon Fire Extinguishers

    Halon Fire Extinguishers

      [skus]EXT170CA15,EXT002CO22,EXT002CO22ST[/skus] The ban on Halon fire extinguishers was implemented following the Montreal Protocol of 1987 and subsequent extension at Kyoto a decade later. The d...
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  • A guide to Dry Powder fire extinguishers

    A guide to Dry Powder fire extinguishers

    [skus]EXT002PSP12,EXT002PSP1,EXT002PSP6[/skus] Fire safety is a paramount concern for any responsible individual or organisation. While there are various types of fire extinguishers designed to com...
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  • Clean Agent Extinguishers

    Clean Agent Extinguishers

    [skus]EXT170CA15,EXT170CA25,EXT170CA6[/skus] Like Co2, Clean Agent fire suppressant is stored as a liquid under pressure that turns to gas on discharge to air.  Clean agent extinguishers were deve...
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  • Wet chemical fire extinguishers

    Wet chemical fire extinguishers

    [skus]EXT014WCE2SIGN2,EXT014WCE3SIGN2,EXT014WCE6-FREE[/skus] Wet chemical fire extinguishers employ a pressurised solution of alkali salts in water and are used for Class F cooking oil or fat fire...
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  • Uses and Advantages of CO2 Fire Extinguishers

    Uses and Advantages of CO2 Fire Extinguishers

      [skus]EXT002CO22,EXT002CO25,EXT014CO25SS[/skus] Co2 (Carbon Dioxide) fire extinguishers are ideal for fires involving delicate electrical equipment and Class B liquid fires. They do not work by c...
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  • What are Dry powder Fire Extinguishers

    What are Dry powder Fire Extinguishers

    [skus]EXT014PSP12-FREE,EXT002AP1,EXT002AP2[/skus] The ABC Dry Powder (or Dry Chemical) charged fire extinguisher is a multi-purpose fire extinguisher and can be used on Classes A, B & C fires....
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  • What are Foam Fire Extinguishers Used For?

    What are Foam Fire Extinguishers Used For?

    [skus]EXT014FSP1-FREE,EXT014FSPW100,EXT014FSP2-FREE[/skus] Foam fire extinguishers (or AFFF fire extinguishers) are more versatile than water and are lighter in weight compared with water equivale...
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  • The Uses of a Water Fire Extinguisher

    The Uses of a Water Fire Extinguisher

      [skus]EXT002WWA3,EXT014CTXWSP-6,EXT014CTXWSP9[/skus] Water fire extinguishers can be used for Class A fires i.e. solids only, such as wood, paper, plastics and fabrics. They are not suitable for ...
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