Product Code: SDPE01

Dry powder extinguisher suitable for use on A, B, C Class fires and fires involving live electrical equipment. Complies with the recommendations of the Royal Yachting Association and requirements of the British Waterways Boat Safety Scheme. Five year warranty. Refillable, supplied with wall mounting bracket and pressure gauge. Fully accredited to BS EN3 and Kite marked.

FIRE CLASSIFICATION

CLASS [ A ]: Combustion of solid material such as wood, paper, textiles etc.
FOAM - YES - Smothering and cooling effect.
BC POWDER - YES/NO - Only on small surface fires.
ABC POWDER - YES - Rapid knockdown. Smothering effect prevents re-ignition.
CO2 - YES/NO - Only on small surface fires.
WATER - YES - Good cooling effects. Prevents re-ignition.

CLASS [ B ]: Combustion of liquids e.g. petrol, oil, fat, paint, solvents and grease.
FOAM - YES - Blankets fire and prevents re-ignition.
BC POWDER - YES - Rapid knockdown.
ABC POWDER - YES - Rapid knockdown.
CO2 - YES - Rapid knockdown. Leaves no residue.
WATER - NO

CLASS [ C ]: Combustion of flammable gases e.g. propane, butane, natural gas.
FOAM - NO
BC POWDER - YES
ABC POWDER - YES
CO2 - NO
WATER - NO

ELECTRICAL: Fire involving electrical equipment.
FOAM - NO - Foam can conduct electricity
BC POWDER - YES
ABC POWDER - YES
CO2 - YES - Beware in confined spaces.
WATER - NO - Water conducts electricity.