Mines compliant 4.5 kilogram ABE Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguisher complete with hose and standard wall bracket, it is specifically designed for the mining industry requirements with its 80B rating. An
80 BE rated fire extinguisher is required by many coal mining operations on their light vehicles, heavy machinery, welding operations, workshops etc. This 4.5kg 80BE rated extinguisher, is lighter and cheaper than the 9kg you would otherwise have to buy to get an 80BE rating
Advantages
Great multi-purpose fire extinguisher for the office, tow truck, industrial workplace or storage facility.
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 not your ideal restaurant 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 4A:80B:C:E or 4A80BE
Certified and approved to AS/NZS 1841.5 (Read more about the Australian Standards for fire protection)
Dimensions 133mm x 560mm
Full Weight 7.4Kg
Operating Pressure 11 bar
Wall thickness 1.5mm
Construction: Single draw cylinder with UV restistant finish
Special features: Stainless steel rivets, Stainless steel handles, pull pin and ring, non-metallic service tag included
Brass discharge valve, brass hose connections, EDPM hose connections, anti bug and dust cap
High performance 90% M.A.P. ABE powder