The Fire Safety Stick: A New Approach to Fire Protection
When fire strikes, every second counts. Yet despite this stark reality, many of us overlook one of the most crucial aspects of protecting our most precious assets – our homes, our families and our vehicles. Traditional fire extinguishers, with their bulky designs, 3rd party service requirement and limited effectiveness, have left many households and vehicle […]
Fluorine-Free Fire Extinguishers Remove The Need For PFAS Chemicals
Growing research has shown that AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) extinguishers contain Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals, which are harmful to people, wildlife and the environment.
Britannia Fire Service-Free P50 Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are vital safety devices used to combat fires and minimise their destructive potential. They come in various types, each designed to tackle specific fire classes, such as Class A (ordinary combustibles like wood and paper), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical fires).
P50 Service free fire extinguishers
Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) have recently added a range of service free fire extinguishers from Britannia. The P50 service free extinguishers are built using design technology pioneered by the motor racing, defence aircraft and aerospace industries. They can be maintained by staff members using a simple two-step programme and only require discharge testing and […]
Help, Which Fire Extinguisher Do I Need?
It’s easy to panic when there’s a fire and you’d be forgiven for reaching for the nearest fire extinguisher. However, it’s important to remember that different fire extinguishers have been designed to tackle different types of fire – the fire extinguisher you choose could have a big effect on how quickly the fire goes out, […]
Manufacturer Spotlight: Dynameco Fire Extinguishers
Dynameco manufacture a range of standalone high-volume aerosol fire extinguishing generators. These units come in a variety of sizes and activation options.
Fire Blankets And Their Uses
We’ve probably all seen a fire blanket in public buildings and even in homes but do you know why they’re useful if there’s a fire?
Which Fire Extinguisher Do you Need?
Fire extinguishers have been around for hundreds of years, you might not believe it but the first recorded mention of a fire extinguisher was as far back as 1723. There have been many types of extinguishers introduced to the market since then – including glass grenade style extinguishers! – but over the years they’ve evolved […]
How Does The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Affect Fire Extinguishers
Since 1999 the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED) has been in force to set the standard for the design and manufacture of pressure equipment in the European Union. As of 2002 the directive became mandatory legislation meaning any pressure equipment manufactured in the EU or pressure equipment that will enter into and be used in […]