6KG Hose ABE Powder Portable Fire Extinguisher

6KG Hose ABE Powder Portable Fire Extinguisher

6KG Hose ABE Powder Portable Fire Extinguisher. ABE Fire Extinguishers are multi-purpose units for use in a variety of applications for both residential and business. It is the most widely used type of fire extinguisher suitable for fires occurring in the home, vehicle, boat, garage or caravan. The 6KG Hose ABE Powder Portable Fire Extinguisher is a great combination of size, cost and fire fighting effectiveness and is recommended for larger offices and shops, as well as for larger vehicles such as trucks, buses and larger boats.

All extinguishers are supplied with a mounting bracket (either vehicle or wall hung), and discharge hoses on models 1.5kg or greater.

ABE Powder Type Fire Extinguishers are most suitable for the following classes of fire:

Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber
Class B – Flammable liquids
Class C – Combustible gases
Class E – Electrically energised equipment

Dry powder fire extinguishers are safe, versatile and recommended for high risk environments or in situations where the fire hazards are mixed. They are especially suited to spillages of flammable liquids such as paint, lpg, petrol and oil. Also recommended for fires involving flammable gases and is therefore ideal for fires in vehicles.

It is also suitable for  live electrical equipment fires as well as normal combustibles like wood, plastic, rubber, paper and textiles. An ABE Fire Extinguisher is not suitable for fires involving cooking oil / fats.

The 6kg Fire Extinguisher ABE is powerful enough to handle a decent fire but not too large or heavy to be handled by most people. The extinguisher includes a hose which makes it easier to discharge to areas which are difficult to access.

Be sure to view our Frequently Asked Questions. For a good guide on different types of fire extinguishers and their use, please visit Fire Extinguisher Guide