Fire Extinguishers for Laboratories
Laboratories often contain many flammable substances and potential fire risks. It is essential that the occupants of a laboratory are fully aware of the risks and the appropriate extinguishing media to use.
P50 Water Mist Service-Free Fire Extinguishers
P50 Water Mist Service-Free Fire Extinguishers are an ideal all-rounder for use laboratories. Giving excellent coverage for class A (solid combustibles) fires, the P50 water mist is dielectrically tested, making it safe for use on live electrical equipment such as computers or lighting (up to 1000 V electricity from 1m distance).
The P50 Water Mist Extinguisher can be used as a replacement for a traditional foam and CO2, or water and CO2 combination. Having one single unit to tackle all fires reduces the risk of the wrong extinguisher being used in the event of a fire. P50s are also ''service-free'', meaning they do not require servicing annually by a technician. Switching to P50 extinguishers could save you up to 50% on the cost of your fire extinguishers.
Fire Classification
P50 Water Mist Fire Extinguishers are suitable for use on the following types of fire.
Water Mist Extinguishers
In a laboratory situation with multiple fire risks from different sources of ignition, The Water Mist Extinguisher is the most all-round portable fire extinguisher available.
The residue left by water mist is minimal, so important machinery and electrical products remain undamaged after discharging the unit thus reducing disruption and collateral damage.
Fire Classification
UltraFire Water Mist Fire Extinguishers are suitable for use on the following types of fire.
CO2 Fire Extinguishers
Laboratories often contain electrical fire hazards which need to be addressed cautiously to ensure the fire does not spread during the extinguishing process. CO2 fire extinguisher starve the fire of oxygen without the use of additional chemical substances that could potentially react with other volatile materials often found in laboratories.
Fire Classification
CO2 Fire Extinguishers are suitable for use on the following types of fire.
Metal Fire Extinguisher - For use on Flammable Metal Risks
Flammable metals are highly unpredictable and require specialist extinguisher media to ensure that the fire can be safely contained. The non-reactive, dry chemical compound douses flames and builds a thick crust starving the burning metal of oxygen which extinguishes the fire and prevents reignition.
Fire Classification
Metal fire extinguishers are suitable for use on the following types of fire: