Our FirePower range of water fire extinguishers are the 6 litre (Model246A) and the 9 litre (Model 240A) water extinguishers.
These extinguishers are Kitemarked to BS EN3, have a squeeze grip operation, corrosion resistant finish, internal polyethylene lining and a protective plastic base.
They also come complete with wall bracket.
The 6 litre model has passed the 35KV conductivity discharge test.
The manufacturers specifications give the duration of discharge as 60 seconds for the 9 litre model and 50 seconds for the 6 litre model.
Water extinguishers are for use on Class A fires.
| Model number | Capacity (KG) | Fire Rating | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240A | 9 | 21A | Water jet |
| 246A | 6 | 13A | Water spray |
FirePower Water Fire Extinguishers With Additive - Stored Pressure
The FirePower range of water additive fire extinguishers are supplied in 3 litre and 6 litre models.
These fire extinguishers are Kitemarked to BS EN3, have a squeeze grip operation, corrosion resistant finish, internal polyethylene lining and a protective plastic base.
They also come complete with wall bracket.
The manufacturers specifications give the duration of discharge (at 20°C) as 25 seconds for the 3 litre model and 60 seconds for the 6 litre model.
These extinguishers are for use on Class A fires.
| Type | 3 Litre WATER ADDITIVE SP | 6 Litre WATER ADDITIVE SP |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Rating | 13A | 21A |
| Height (mm) | 426 | 560 |
| Cylinder Diameter (mm) | 130 | 150 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 280 | 280 |
| Weight Full (kg) | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| Weight Empty (kg) | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Range of Throw (m) | >3 | >3 |
| Duration of Discharge at 20°C (secs) | 25 | 60 |
| Working Pressure (at 20°C) | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Test Pressure | 33 bar | 33 bar |
| Temperature Range (°C) | 0 to +60 | 0 to +60 |
| Pressure Release Valve | NO | NO |
| BS EN3 Approved | YES | YES |
| MED Approved | NO | NO |
| KVA Testing | YES | YES |
| Rating Symbol | A | A |
Water Fire Extinguishers - Key Points:
- Red Body (Can also be provided in Chrome finish)
- Suitable for use on Class A fires (paper, wood & textiles)
- Extinguishes fires by cooling
- NOT suitable for fires involving flammable liquids, cooking fats, etc (explodes violently on contact)
- NOT safe to use on fires involving electricity (conducts electricity by jet/pooling)
Water Fire Extinguishers are suitable for Class A fires (paper, wood & textiles). The water works to extinguish fires by cooling the fire.
For information on ‘What do fire extinguisher ratings mean?’ please follow the link.
Water fire extinguishers are not recommended for fighting Class C fires (flammable gases, for example, butane and methane), Class B fires (flammable liquids such as petrol), Class F fires (involving, for example, cooking oils and grease), or for fighting fires involving electricity.
For further information or advice please contact us for assistance.
Useful information is also available from GOV.UK in their guide for small and medium size businesses: 'Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - A Short Guide To Making Your Premises Safe From Fire'.
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