Boat 1kg Powder Fire Extinguisher - MED Approved
Boat 1kg Powder Fire Extinguisher - MED Approved
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Part of the FireChief range, our boat 1kg powder fire extinguisher is a remarkable price and comes with MED approval and bears the "Ships Wheel" logo so you know it's tested and suitable for marine use. And, as it uses universal parts, it can be serviced or refilled by any extinguisher maintenance technician.
The MED 1kg powder extinguisher has a 6 year warranty, CE Mark, BSI Kitemark and a hanging bracket that is designed for wall hanging or fixing in a boat, vehicle or truck.
The MED 1kg powder extinguisher has a 6 year warranty, CE Mark, BSI Kitemark and a hanging bracket that is designed for wall hanging or fixing in a boat, vehicle or truck.
Suitable for boats, yachts, and marinas, as well as for home, truck cabs, portable buildings, small kitchen areas, small workshops, cars, vans, and caravans
The updated British Standard 5306-8:2012 Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers – Code of Practice states as follows.
"5.4.3 Use of powder extinguishers The discharge of a powder extinguisher within buildings can cause a sudden reduction of visibility and can also impair breathing, which could temporarily jeopardize escape, rescue or other emergency action. For this reason, powder extinguishers should generally not be specified for use indoors, unless mitigated by a health and safety risk assessment."
"5.4.3 Use of powder extinguishers The discharge of a powder extinguisher within buildings can cause a sudden reduction of visibility and can also impair breathing, which could temporarily jeopardize escape, rescue or other emergency action. For this reason, powder extinguishers should generally not be specified for use indoors, unless mitigated by a health and safety risk assessment."
Types of fire include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc), B (flammable liquids), C (gas - but never put out a gas fire if the gas cannot then be turned off) and safe around live electrical equipment
Anticipated lifespan with indoor use and proper maintenance - 10 years