Extinguishers
This chart indicates the types of risk and the appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used.
  Water Foam Powder Powder CO2 Wet Chemical
Fires involving freely burning materials. For example wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous materials. Fires involving flammable liquids. For example petrols and spirits. NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING OIL. Fires involving flammable gasses. For example propane and butane. Fires involving flammable metals. For example magnesium and lithium. Fires involving electrical equipment. For example photocopiers, fax machines and computers. Fires involving cooking oil and fat. For example olive oil, maize oil, lard and butter.
Water          
Foam        
ABC Dry Powder    
Dry Special Powder          
CO2 Gas        
Wet Chemical        
 
Water Extinguishers
Water Extinguishers
A range of highly effective water extinguishers suitable for Class A fire risks.
____ Kitemarked to BS EN3
____ Designed for fighting Class A Fires, such as paper, wood, textiles
____ Extinguishers internally lined for durability
____ Supplied complete with bracket and CO2 cartridges (for the cartridge operated product)
  9 litre cartridge operated water 9 litre stored pressure water
Model number GW9/00 SW9/00
Fire rating 21A 21A
BS EN3 approved Yes Yes
Filled weight [kg] [nominal] 14.75 13.70
Minimum range of throw [m] 10 10
Approx. discharge time[s] 70 60
 
Powder Extinguishers
Powder Extinguishers
A wide range of highly effective stored pressure ABC dry powder extinguishers, suitable for most fire risks.
____ Kitemarked to BS EN3
____ Designed for fighting Class A, Class B and Class C fire risks
____ Highly visible pressure gauge
____ Electrically non-conductive
____ Rapid knockdown of fire
____ Supplied complete with bracket
  1kg ABC powder 2kg ABC powder 4kg ABC powder 6kg ABC powder 9kg ABC powder
Model number SPA1/00 SPA2/00 SPA4/00 SPA6/00 SPA9/00
Fire rating 8A 55B 13A 89B 27A 144B 34A 183B 43A 233B
BS EN3 approved Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Filled weight [kg] [nominal] 1.6 3.6 6.9 9.5 13.5
Minimum range of throw [m] 2 2 4 4 4
Approx. discharge time[s] 10 12 15 18 18
 
Foam Extinguishers
AFFF Foam Extinguishers
A range of highly effective AFFF foam extinguishers, suitable for Class A and Class B fire risks.
____ Kitemarked to BS EN3
____ Highly visible pressure gauge or cartridge operated
____ Rapid knockdown of flames and has a smothering effect, blanketing the surface
____ Supplied complete with bracket
  2 litre stored pressure AFFF foam 6 litre stored pressure AFFF foam 9 litre stored pressure AFFF foam 9 litre cartridge operated AFFF foam
Model number SAFF2/00 SAFF6/00 SAFF9/00 GFS9/00
Fire rating 8A 55B 13A 144B 21A 183B 21A 183B
BS EN3 approved Yes Yes Yes Yes
Filled weight [kg] [nominal] 3.2 9.9 13.7 14.75
Minimum range of throw [m] 4 4 4 4
Approx. discharge time[s] 12 30 40 45
 
CO2 Extinguishers
CO2 Extinguishers
A range of highly effective CO2 extinguishers, suitable for Class B fire risks and for live electrical risks.
____ Kitemarked to BS EN3
____ Clean and efficient method for extinguishing fires
____ Electrically non-conductive
____ Aluminium cylinders reducing overall weight, making it easier for use by operators
____ Supplied complete with bracket
  2kg CO2 2kg CO2
Model number LC2/00 CA5HH/00
Fire rating 34B 70B
BS EN3 approved Yes Yes
Filled weight [kg] [nominal] 5.1 11.5
Minimum range of throw [m] 2 2
Approx. discharge time[s] 9 15
 
Wet Chemical Extinguishers
Wet Chemical Extinguishers
These Class F fire extinguishers contain a specially formulated wet chemical solution that cools and emulsifies when applied to burning fats and oils. This seals the surface and prevents re-ignition of the fire.
____ Kitemarked to BS 7937 - 2000
____ EN3 red with official canary yellow colour coding
____ Able to extinguish up to 75 litres of cooking oil or fat fire
____ Wet chemical process seals the surface and prevents re-ignition of the fire
Code Size Operation Contents Fire Rating
5500/00 6 litre Stored pressure Wet chemical 13A 75F