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London And Home Counties Fire Protection
Fire Extinguishers Kent Sussex Surrey
Quality Fire Extinguishers At Competitive Prices.
Kent ~ Sussex ~ Surrey ~ Hydromex + Water Fire Extinguisher
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
To help customers make informed judgments about the selection of the
best extinguishing media for specific operational circumstances, an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each is essential.
In respect of water fire extinguishers
ADVANTAGES
üCost - Cheap to buy and refill
üCooling
Effect - Excellent surface penetration and cooling properties, which helps to rapidly reduce the flames.
ü Safe
if used accidentally on Electrical Fires , Passed 35Kv conductivity of discharge test.
DISADVANTAGES
XLimits
Of Use - Water extinguishers can only be used on solid combustibles, such and wood, paper and textiles.
XTemperature
Restriction - As it uses plain water as most of its extinguisher medium it is liable to freeze at low temperatures, even with
low freeze additive still only use in temperature down to –10oc.
XDanger
If used On Wrong Class Of Fire – Must Not Be used on Class B, C, D, or F Fires .
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Aquamax water plus additive extinguishers are some of the highest-rated units on the market in Europe at present. A unique mix of
the Aquamax additive and the special spray nozzle has led to exceptional fire ratings. Aquamax is environmentally friendly and non-corrosive.
For use on Class A fires. The 6Litre version has a massive 34A rating. This means that in larger areas, you will require fewer extinguishers
to cover your A-rating requirements.
Sizes Available: 6&9Litre
Model XWA3
Size (Litre's) 3
Fire Rating 13A
Approx Weight 6Kg
Model XWA6
Size (Litres) 6
Fire Rating 34A
Approx Weight 10Kg
FEATURES
Quality
valves.
Passed the 35kv conductivity of discharge test.CE and BS Kitemarked. MED Approved.
Squeeze grip design for enhanced discharge
control.
Safety relief valves.
Internal PE lining up to sealing point, no internal threads exposed to liquids to stop corrosion.
Large
diameter neck rings for easy inspection.
Full epoxy polyester coated steel shell for high corrosion protection.