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<p>We have collected some typically asked questions for our Facility Management customers. If you have additional questions, please contact us directly and we will answer any queries.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: What happens at the end of the extinguisher's 10 year life?</h2>
<p>A: We offer a factory refurb after 10 years. We will collect the old extinguishers and replace them with already refurbished units at the same time, so that there is continued fire safety provision. This service costs currently £120 per extinguisher. The refurbished extinguishers have another 10 year life.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: How can the foam and powder possibly last 10 years? All other extinguishers require re-filling after 5 years?</h2>
<p>A: The foam is supplied pre-mixed and is certified by the chemical manufacturer to last for at least 10 years in the P50 extinguishers. The same applies for the powder. Most manufacturers of extinguishing agents will not guarantee their products if used in traditional steel extinguishers, as the risk of corrosion and interaction with the extinguisher cylinder is too high. Our extinguishers, however, are made of composite plastic and can not corrode.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: How can we ensure that the extinguishers are in the correct location, if our engineers have no extinguisher servicing qualification?</h2>
<p>A: When you purchase P50 Fireworld extinguishers complete with installation and training, our BAFE certified extinguisher engineers carry out a site survey before installing the extinguishers. This ensures that the premises are suitably covered. Once the extinguishers are handed over to your team, all you have to do is ensure that the extinguishers are not moved. Should the premises change significantly in their use or design, we are happy to survey the premises for you again.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: Can everybody carry out the yearly visual inspection?</h2>
<p>A: As long as the person asked to carry out the inspection has read the instructions on the side of the extinguisher and watched the <a title="Our self-maintenance video will help you through the inspection process to ensure your extinguishers are in full working order." href="/video_player.php?vid=48&TB_iframe=true&width=920&height=470" class="thickbox">short instruction video</a> and has access to the company’s fire safety log book, he/she will be able to carry out the inspection. The extinguisher engineer sent by us free of charge to carry out the installation will also train (and certify) your staff/engineers in the visual inspection. </p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: Can the extinguisher be damaged by light (UV)? </h2>
<p>A: No, the outer sleeve is UV protected and will protect the functional Kevlar core from any light damage</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: Will my insurance accept the Fireworld extinguishers? </h2>
<p>A: Yes. Whilst we obviously cannot answer for all insurance companies we have spoken with most insurance companies who have all <a href="/files/ecclestiastical-insurance-document.pdf">approved</a> the Fireworld extinguishers. We recommend, however, that you notify your insurance about your new extinguisher maintenance regime. Our engineers will hand your staff a form for this pupose.</p>

<h2 class="faq">Q: How do I change my extinguisher cover to Fireworld?</h2>
<p>A: If you currently have powder or foam extinguishers they can be replaced like for like (as long as the fire ratings on the P50 Fireworld extinguishers are equivalent or higher than your current extinguishers). If you have CO2 extinguishers, these can be replaced by Fireworld foam extinguishers.
Don’t worry too much, though – Our engineers will survey your premises when they are coming to install the Fireworld extinguishers to make sure that you are adequately covered. They will even certify in writing that the extinguishers installed are correctly installed and offer sufficient cover as well as showing you the visual checks required.</p>

<h2 class="faq">Q: You are only supplying foam and powder extinguishers. What happens if I currently also have CO2 fire extinguishers?</h2>
<p>A: CO2 fire extinguishers have a B rating (suitable for flammable liquids such as petrol and oil). You need to add the ratings of your current extinguisher cover together (all A ratings, all B ratings) and then ensure that you achieve the same or even a higher rating with the Fireworld extinguishers. The Fireworld extinguishers have the following ratings:
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	<li>6ltr Foam: 27A 183B</li>
	<li>6kg Powder: 43A 183B C</li></ul>
<p>CO2 extinguishers of course also cover electrical risks. However, our P50 foam extinguishers are <a title="Britannia P50 Service Free Fire Extinguisher - Fires Involvine Live Electricity" class="thickbox" target="_blank" href="video_player.php?vid=64&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;width=970&amp;height=480">safe on electrical fires</a> and will deal with the issue of burning plastic or liquefying plastics created by burning cables and electronic components extremely well. 
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<h2 class="faq">Q: CO2 fire extinguishers are also suitable for electrical equipment. What do I use instead? </h2>
<p>A: Both our foam and powder extinguishers can be safely used on electrical fires. To avoid powder being spread over expensive electronic equipment we would recommend our Fireworld foam extinguisher on computers and other electronic equipment. <a title="Britannia P50 Service Free Fire Extinguisher - Fires Involvine Live Electricity" class="thickbox" target="_blank" href="video_player.php?vid=64&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;width=970&amp;height=480">See the video</a></p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: Can I refill a Fireworld extinguisher if it has been discharged?</h2>
<p>A: The Fireworld extinguishers can be factory refurbished. Please contact us if your extinguisher has been discharged or if your extinguisher needs refurbishing after 10 years. The cost currently is £50+VAT. This price includes collection and immediate replacement with an already refurbished unit. If the extinguisher has been used on a fire you will receive a free replacement or refurbished extinguisher from us, as part of our guarantees. Just send us the fire brigade’s incidence report and we will exchange your extinguisher.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: Are the extinguishers going to melt in a fire?</h2>
<p>A: The Fireworld extinguishers have had the same fire / flame test as standard extinguishers and can withstand the fire test as well as standard extinguishers.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: Why are these extinguishers maintenance-free? Why don’t they need servicing?</h2>
<p>A: All components in the Fireworld extinguishers are either stainless, brass or composite plastics which will not corrode. Britannia has, through decades of experience, proven the durability of their hoses and plastic components. There is hence no need to replace any components or check for corrosion during the ten year life cycle of the extinguishers</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: The foam extinguisher has an electrical sign on the label, can the extinguisher be used to extinguish electrical fires or is it just a message to say that contact with electricity is ok up to the 1000V stated?</h2>
<p>A: The extinguisher has been tested with the di-electrical test which confirms that use of the extinguisher on electrical equipment is safe, even up to 35000V. Electrical fires are largely made up of burning cables and plastic components, which are very well extinguished with our foam extinguishers. Nevertheless do we recommend that the power is switched off, where possible, before an attempt is made to extinguish an electrical fire.</p>
<h2 class="faq">Q: What happens if an extinguisher needs replacing following a fire?</h2>
<p>A: Safelincs will arrange the swap-out of your extinguisher for free. Just send us your fire service incident report.</p>

<h2 class="faq">Q: Are the Fireworld extinguishers suitable for outdoor use in the cold?</h2>
<p>A: The powder extinguisher can be used down to -20 degree Celsius. If you require a foam extinguisher, select the Fireworld foam extinguisher with antifreeze, which allows use down to -10 degrees Celsius. This version has antifreeze added at the Britannia factory.</p>
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