P50 Extinguishers Refurbishment And Replacement After 10 Years
Many P50 Fire Extinguishers supplied over the last decade are now approaching their 10-year refurbishment milestone. If your P50 Extinguishers are nearing 10 years old, it's important to understand your options, particularly if your units contain AFFF foam extinguishing media. Safelincs can help you assess your current extinguishers and recommend the most suitable refurbishment, replacement or upgrade solution.
What Happens When P50 Extinguishers Reach 10 Years?
P50 Fire Extinguishers are designed to last for 20 years with a factory refurbishment after 10 years. Many older P50 Extinguishers (and other extinguishers in commercial premises across the UK) contain AFFF foam. This was standard industry practice 10 years ago, but following recent guidance from the Environment Agency, AFFF foam is being phased out. This means that you may need to review your fire extinguisher strategy and discuss your options with our team.
Why Many Organisations Are Choosing Replacement Instead of Refurbishment
AFFF Foam was very popular 10 years ago due to its fantastic fire-fighting performance and general all-round risk coverage. It contains fluorinated chemicals that have recently been identified as toxic to humans and the environment, and there is now strict guidance in place from the Environment Agency about their storage, disposal and use. AFFF Foam is no longer manufactured and so if you have AFFF foam extinguishers, you will need to consider an alternative, more environmental media. This means, you can now benefit from the latest advances in environmentally friendly, fluorine-free extinguisher technology.
The Next Generation of P50 Protection
The P50 Fire Extinguisher range has evolved to provide superior protection against traditional and emerging risks.
P50 Fluorine-Free A-Foam Extinguisher
An ideal replacement for AFFF Foam, the A-Foam has an excellent class A rating and is also suitable for use on live electrical equipment. Manufactured to BS EN3, it provides superior coverage for common fire risks.
P50 AVD Lithium-Ion Extinguisher
Designed to tackle lithium-ion battery fire risks, AVD media is highly effective on class L fires, encasing and cooling the device or battery and preventing the continuation of thermal runaway. It also has a class A rating and is suitable for use on live electrical equipment.
The Safelincs P50 Replacement Programme
Safelincs offers a complete 10-year P50 replacement programme featuring the latest P50 extinguishers filled with environmentally responsible A-Foam media, delivering excellent fire-fighting performance while supporting your sustainability objectives.
- Site Survey – Review existing extinguishers and risks.
- Fire Risk Review – Ensure extinguishers remain suitable for current hazards.
- Refresher P50 Inspection Training – Support staff carrying out annual P50 checks.
- Nationwide Project Management – Single point of contact from survey through installation.
- Custom branded training materials – You own bespoke branded training materials for staff
- Install, certification & asset tagging – All new extinguishers tagged, located and clear reporting provided
- Removal of old P50s and compliant disposal of AFFF foam – Including units originally supplied by other providers
Even if your existing P50 Extinguishers were supplied by another provider, our specialist team can help you transition seamlessly to the latest generation of P50 fire protection.
How to Check the Age of Your P50
Compare the colour of the plug at the base of the hose to the chart on the back of the P50 Extinguisher to determine the age.
Is Your P50 Installation Approaching 10 Years?
Book a free review with our team and we'll assess your existing extinguishers, discuss refurbishment and replacement options, and help you identify the most suitable long-term solution for your organisation. Call 01507 464 167 or email info@safelincs.co.uk