1 kilogram Dry Chemical Powder ABE Fire extinguisher complete with pressure gauge and bracket for fitting to vehicle
Advantages
Great multi-purpose fire extinguisher for the house, car or boat.
Can be used on fires involving flammable liquids eg petrol, oil, paint, LPG, can be used on live electrical equipment fires, and ordinary combustibles like wood, textiles, rubber, plastics and paper. Now also rated for C class fires (for flammable gasses). This is not your ideal kitchen fire extinguisher - use a wet chemical fire extinguisher in kitchen areas
Disadvantages
The discharge of fine powder may restrict vision. The powder may infiltrate sensitive electrical equipment leaving a residue. The residue can be vacuumed up when dry. If the residue contacts a very hot object it may form a film that is hard to remove. It gives no protection against re-ignition of flammable liquid fires
Rating 1A20B:C:E
Certified and approved to AS/NZS 1841.5
Dimensions 100mm x 372mm
Powder Type: ABE 70% MAP
Full Weight 2.4Kg
This 1A:20B:E rated fire extinguisher will put out four times as much Class B fire as a 1A:5B:E. The higher the rating the more fire fighting power the extinguisher contains.
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