What are Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers?
ABC 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.
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.
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.