Description
Stored Pressure, Water, Fire Extinguisher with mounting bracket The water fire extinguisher is useful for indicated purposes, it is simple and economic to service and water extinguishers remain those best capable of removing heat from burning material, absorbing 130 Calories worth of heat (work done) for every gramme of water evaporated. They may not be used safely for use on flammable liquids metal powders or electrical installations because such use induces other hazards - On metals, water will induce the production of explosive Hydrogen and on oil fires, it will simply distribute the fire and often produces flammable aerosol. This model hasa fire rating of 21A, where most of this size have a ratings of 13A. The ratings are based on areas and, for most calculations, approximate to 2000 sq ft (195 sq m) per floor level. Suitable for: extinguishing fire fuelled by paper, other fibrous material, textiles, wood, rubber and so forth. 5-Year Warranty included Types of fire: include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc) but DO NOT use near live electrical equipment Specification Optimum spray nozzle & valve assembly BS EN3 marked, BAFE certified, Kitemarked Fire rating 21A Supplied filled and ready for use and wall bracket included Height 600 mm Cylinder diameter 189 mm (Overall width 300 mm) Filled weight 14.2 kg Discharge time 50 seconds Operating temperature 1 to 60°C Notes: Fire precautions and Fire fighting equipment must be accompanied by regular training and its selection and use based on your Fire Risk Assessment.We offer a Fire Risk Assessment Service and full, first aid Fire-fighting training, at our Telford training centre.Information is available from our down loads section, including a proforma for risk assessment and a guide on the selection and use of portable extinguishers.