Fire Extinguisher A,B,C – 1kg

A fire extinguisher is one of those things you hope you never need, but when you do need it, you really need it. This 1kg ABC dry powder unit covers Class A, B and C fires, meaning it handles wood and paper fires, flammable liquid fires including petrol, and gaseous fires. That breadth of coverage makes it a practical choice for vehicles, site cabins, plant rooms, small workshops and anywhere you need a first-response unit that won’t leave you fumbling for the right extinguisher.

The extinguishing agent is monoammonium phosphate dry powder, propelled by nitrogen at 9 bar. It has a 4 metre discharge range and a discharge duration of just under 8 seconds, which is typical for a unit this size. It won’t fight a large structural fire, but it will tackle a fire in its early stages or clear a safe route out, which is exactly what a compact extinguisher is there to do.

Fire Extinguisher Ratings and Certification

This unit carries a 5A 34B C fire rating, certified by BSI to BS EN3 standards and CD tested. The BS EN3 certification is the standard you want to see on any extinguisher sold for use in the UK and Europe. The model reference is PS1X. Operating temperature range is -30 to 60 degrees Celsius, so it holds up in cold vehicle storage or exposed site conditions without the nitrogen charge degrading.

The compact 1kg size makes it easy to mount in a vehicle cab, fix to a site cabin wall or store under a counter. It won’t take up much space, and at this price point there’s no real argument against having one to hand. Just make sure it’s accessible, not buried under a pile of PPE at the back of the van.