Fire Safety Stick vs Fire Extinguisher: FSS50 or FSS100?
Updated 6 November 2026: Reviewed against current Fire Safety Stick model, maintenance and safety documentation. This guide compares the FSS50 and FSS100 and explains what to check before choosing or replacing fire-fighting equipment. The Fire Safety Stick is a compact, non-pressurised aerosol fire-suppression device. Its low weight and advertised 50- or 100-second discharge make it […]
Fluorine-Free Fire Extinguishers and PFAS-Free Foam
Updated 5 November 2026. Manufacturer specifications and the regulatory sources below have been checked for this refresh. A fluorine-free foam fire extinguisher provides a way to specify foam protection without the fluorinated chemistry used in traditional AFFF formulations. Check the exact agent, fire rating and intended application when choosing a PFAS-free replacement. CheckFire describes the […]
P50 Fire Extinguishers: Service-Free Checks and Models
Updated 5 November 2026. Britannia’s P50 maintenance guidance, warranty terms and exact-model specifications have been checked for this refresh. Britannia P50 fire extinguishers use a composite cylinder and are designed around an in-house annual maintenance programme. The range includes different extinguishing agents, capacities and fire ratings, so choose the exact model against the protection your […]
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 […]