P50 6ltr Fluorine-Free B-Foam Fire Extinguisher - Service-Free - Black

P50 service-free fire extinguishers are constructed from components that will not corrode. So, unlike traditional stainless-steel extinguishers there is no need to replace parts that may have corroded over the 10-year period.

Anyone in your organisation can complete the annual visual inspection for P50 service-free extinguishers. To ensure that they are competent in this simple process we train your staff as part of our installation package at no extra cost to you. We will issue staff with training certificates.

Most major insurance companies have approved P50 service-free fire extinguishers. Insurance companies usually request that extinguishers are checked annually by a competent or responsible person. The guidelines for extinguisher servicing, the BS 5306-3: 2009 standard, also states that the responsible person should maintain the extinguishers. A responsible person is defined as someone who has had the correct training to carry out this annual inspection as outlined by the manufacturer.

The manufacturer gives clear guidance that only an annual visual check is required and as part of our installation package we will train your staff how to do this. We will provide your staff with a training certificate to demonstrate their competency in this process.

Yes, all major insurance companies have approved P50 service-free fire extinguishers. According to the servicing standard BS 5306-3: 2009, a competent person must maintain the extinguishers in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Britannia states that only an annual visual inspection is required for maintenance.

When you purchase P50 service-free extinguishers, our engineers will install them at no additional cost and provide training for you or your staff on performing the simple yearly inspection. After this training, you will be classified as a competent person. Our engineers will ensure that you have the appropriate type and number of extinguishers according to the relevant British Standards, and they will issue an installation certificate for your records with your insurer.

Unlike traditional steel fire extinguishers, P50 extinguishers do not require discharging and refilling after 5 years – only an annual visual inspection is necessary each year. Just remember to perform a monthly walk past to verify that the extinguishers are in the correct position and have not been tampered with. A video demonstrating the visual inspection is also available on our website for future reference.

The lifespan of a P50 extinguisher is 10-years plus another 10 upon refurbishment of the unit after this time. In order to organise the refurbishment, you can contact our customer care team and they can organise this service for you.

The P50 service-free fire extinguishers can save you over 50% on your servicing and maintenance costs due there being no 3rd party annual service, no extended servicing at 5 years, and no replacement parts due to corrosion or damage.

Due to their superior fire-fighting power, the P50 can also replace your traditional water and CO2 fire points down to one P50 Water Mist fire extinguisher, which can be used on most common types of fire including electrical up to 1000 Volts.

To ensure that you have the right type and number of extinguishers, we can come to your site and carry out a free site survey to advise on what you require.