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Dry powder fire extinguishers are multi-purpose and can be used on Class A, B and C type fires and fires involving live electrical equipment. Powder fire extinguishers are ideal for use outdoors or in large open areas with mixed fire risks such as garage forecourts, workshops and commercial boiler rooms. They are also recommended for vehicles and come in a range of sizes.
All of our dry powder fire extinguishers are BAFE approved, CE & kitemarked and are supplied with wall brackets. Identified by their blue label, powder extinguishers smother the fire by creating a barrier between the fuel and the oxygen source.
For more information on the different types of fire extinguishers, please visit our helpful fire extinguisher guide.
This 1kg powder fire extinguisher and compact 1.0m x 1.0m fire blanket offer is ideal for domestic garages and workshops.
These lightweight and compact powder extinguishers from Firechief, available in 600g & 800g versions, have impressive fire fighting capabilities and are ideal for cars, caravans and travel.
Ideal for cars, caravans and travel applications, the UltraFire Alpha (600g) and UltraFire Beta (950g) powder fire extinguishers feature a 5 year warranty.
A small extinguisher with relatively high fire fighting capabilities. 1kg powder extinguishers are great for garages, small workshops, cars, and vans.
A handy all-rounder, these small powder units are great for commercial vehicles and small outdoor fire risks.
The 2kg powder fire extinguisher and 1.0m x 1.0m fire blanket offer is ideal for domestic workshops and garages.
Certificated by the British Standard Kitemark, this non-corrosive, 10 year guaranteed 2kg powder extinguisher is perfect for lorry cabs and engineers vans.
The 4kg PowerX ABC powder fire extinguisher offers a perfect balance between firefighting power and convenient size. Suitable for a wide variety of fires.
This money saving special offer features a 2kg CO2 and 6kg powder fire extinguisher, complete with double fire extinguisher stand, ideal for garages, warehouses and loading bays.
Often found in warehouses, on commercial trucks and at goods inwards areas, 6kg powders are ideal for fighting a variety of fires.
A fire extinguisher that is Kitemarked and CE Marked and doesn't require an extinguisher company to service it. Reduce your maintenance costs.
These MED Approved and Kitemarked extinguishers do not need annual servicing by an extinguisher company and are fitted with Schrader valves for easy refilling.
A corrosion-resistant and elegant looking unit, the 6kg stainless steel powder fire extinguisher is ideal for commercial installation.
Excellent fire-fighters, the 9kg powder extinguisher is suitable for warehouses and fuel reserves or on lorries and industrial vehicles.
A super powder fire extinguisher that is the most effective at tackling large flammable liquid fires such as fuel, alcohol and paint. Ideal for petrol stations, fuel depots, airports.
Kitemarked and CE Marked, this extinguisher does not require an extinguisher company to service it. Reducing your maintenance costs and saving you money.
Ideal for warehouse loading bays and garage forecourts, this special offer is comprised of a 9kg powder fire extinguisher coupled with a heavy duty modular single extinguisher stand.
Multi-purpose slimline ABC powder fire extinguisher supplied with transport bracket, making it ideal for vans and HGVs.
Britannia's 45kg Monnex powder Norfolk wheeled extinguisher is rated for Class B and C fires, as well as for use near live electrical equipment, providing up to 44 seconds of continuous use.
This Norfolk wheeled extinguisher utilises a 5 metre reinforced hose to support a discharge range of up to 15 metres over 35 seconds, CE Marked & tested to BS EN3.
Dry powder fire extinguishers remove oxygen from the fire by smothering the flames in a thin dust layer. They are filled with the active agent monoammonium phosphate and the fine particles spread easily across the fire when discharged, cutting off the fire from the surrounding oxygen in the air. This acts to supress the fire and ultimately extinguish it.
Dry powder fire extinguishers are suitable for use on Class A, B and C fires. They are also safe for use on fires involving live electrical equipment.
Powder fire extinguishers should be used outdoors, with the exception of boiler rooms, garages and some warehouses. Dry powder fire extinguishers are versatile and are recommended for use on garage forecourts, open workshops, goods yards and on vehicles. They are ideal for use outdoors as they will not be affected by freezing conditions like water-based extinguishers.
Using powder fire extinguishers indoors is not recommended as it could reduce visibility which may make it difficult to escape. When discharged indoors, the dry powder spreads quickly across a wide area. Dry powder fire extinguishers are non-toxic, however, there is a high risk of inhalation which can cause health problems such as respiratory issues and stomach irritation. Contact with the skin can cause redness and itching and contact with eyes can be harmful. Soft furnishings that come into contact with the powder are also very hard to clean.
Powder fire extinguishers are not banned as they are not toxic, but they are mainly recommended for outdoor use, due to the possibility of reduced visibility and a risk of inhalation when used indoors.
An ‘ABC’ Powder Fire Extinguisher (or dry powder fire extinguisher), often referred to as general or multi-purpose, is designed to tackle Class A, B and C fires. This type of extinguisher typically use ammonium or a mono-ammonium phosphate mixed with other powders and works by smothering the fire, to starve it of oxygen. Dry powder extinguishers can be used in a number of locations but are most often found at petrol forecourts, in vehicles and garages, or where fire involving flammable liquids and gases could be a hazard. Whilst these extinguishers are versatile, being suitable for use on most common fire types, their use indoors is not encouraged due to the mess powder creates and the potential impairment of vision and effects on respiration it can cause.