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Head office: 0800 298 0258 | email: sales@fass-gb.com

Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd, Unit 22, London Rd, Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2LN

UK Flag Est. since 2003

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Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers

suitable for extinguishing most fires

What are Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers?

Dry Powder ExtinguisherABC Dry Powder Extinguishers are a highly versatile medium for tackling most types of fires. Extremely effective on electrical hazards, flammable liquids and gases. However under BS 5306-8 dry powder fire extinguishers are not suitable indoors.

Sizes Available:

  • 1kg
  • 2kg
  • 4kg
  • 6kg
  • 9kg

Key Features:

We also offer a premium range of Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers with a slightly higher quality specification both in appearance and materials. Our premium range provides superior fire protection and peace of mind, manufactured right here in the UK.

  • Multi-purpose application
  • Squeeze grip operation
  • Corrosion resistant finish
  • Kitemarked to BS EN3
  • Protective plastic base (Excludes 1kg and 2kg models)
  • Complete with bracket

5 Year Guarantee

We are 100% confident in our products and services which is why our fire extinguishers come with a 5 year guarantee as standard for your complete peace of mind.

  • Additional Information
  • Specifications
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Additional Information

Dry powder (ABC) fire extinguishers are an exceptional multi-purpose fire extinguisher, usually recommended for use on vehicles and also for use in domestic homes. All of our powder fire extinguishers are red with a blue panel and are ABC rated which means they are safe to be used on fires where electrical equipment is present.It is important to state that Dry powder extinguishers are not to be used in confined or enclosed spaces e.g. an office, school, hotel, for example, as the fire-fighting Powder (agent) creates a dust cloud that makes it hard to see and the powder can also cause breathing problems. One important thing to be aware of is that Ammonium phosphate, which is used in dry powder, can react with water and creates phosphoric acid, which is highly corrosive and can seep into even the smallest gaps in electrical equipment. Therefor dry chemical ABC rated fire extinguishers should never be used on sensitive electrical equipmentunless there is no other fire extinguishing equipment.

Ideal for use on:

  • Gas
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Chemical
  • Oil
  • Engines

Fire and Safety Solutions Environment Agency Waste Carriers LicenseWe also hold an Environment Agency Waste Carriers License which enables us to safely dispose of and recycle your old or unwanted fire extinguishers. There are very few companies who hold this license directly, but at Fire and Safety Solutions we feel strongly that we have a responsibility to dispose of fire extinguishers safely and responsibly.

Specifications

Dry Powder (models 1PKM, 2PKM, 3PCE, 4PKM, 6PKM and 9PKM)
Specification for:
1PKM
2PKM
3PCE
4PKM
6PKM
9PKM
Capacity
1kg
2kgs
3kgs
4kgs
6kgs
9kgs
Fire rating
5A 34B
13A 70B
13A 89B
21A 113B
34A 233B
43A 233B
Operating pressure
14 bar at 20°C
14 bar at 20°C
14 bar at 20°C
14 bar at 20°C
14 bar at 20°C
14 bar at 20°C
Operating temperature
-30°C to +60°C
-30°C to +60°C
-30°C to +60°C
-30°C to +60°C
-30°C to +60°C
-30°C to +60°C
Maximum height
335mm
410mm
440mm
485mm
530mm
610mm
Diameter
85mm
110mm
130mm
140mm
162mm
182mm
Filled weight (approx)
1.85kgs
3.5kgs
5kgs
6.8kgs
9.5kgs
14kgs

Downloads

Manufacturer Supplied COSHH Sheet

pdf-icon-32px-highPowder Extinguisher Safety Data Sheet (2.5MB)

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You can contact us in the following ways

Pre-Sales Question?
If you have a question about our products or services and would like to receive no obligation advice, please call
t. 0800 298 0258
Technical Support?
For technical information, support or advice relating to our products or services, please call us on
t. 01480 417 008
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Our Guarantee to you

No member of our team receives commission for sales, they are all salaried which means our clients receive the best impartial advice from us.

As an independent company, we have a direct relationship with equipment manufacturers so we can provide the best price to clients. If you receive a more competitive like-for-like quote from another BAFE approved company, we will better that quote. Guaranteed.

We are accredited by:

 
IFEDA
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce
British Fire Consortium
CHAS
BAFE
BAFE Alarm
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SSAIB Registered
 

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We have a  24 Hours a day emergency call out number available to clients. Contact us for details.

Our usual business hours are:

  • Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Contact us at:

Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd
Unit 22, London Rd, Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire PE29 2LN

t. 01480 417008
e. sales@fass-gb.com

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