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P50 Fire Extinguishers.

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These new fire extinguishers are able to be used on electrical fires even though they are a foam type. Has anyone used one, and if so do they work well? They apparently do not need a fire engineer to service them annually and they have a ten year life. I have no connection with the makers or sellers.


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    Agreeing with Timeserved on the CO2 extinguisher. They are not suitable for a small confined space. You will not be able to hold your breath after setting it off, and must get to open air fast or you will suffocate. The sound when a CO2 extinguisher goes off can damage hearing. You may also blow burning materials round the space, rather than putting it out. The best bet for mixed materials in a small enclosed space is dry powder, despite the mess it makes. Failing that, water mist. 


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    Alan.
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    Agreeing with Timeserved on the CO2 extinguisher. They are not suitable for a small confined space. You will not be able to hold your breath after setting it off, and must get to open air fast or you will suffocate. The sound when a CO2 extinguisher goes off can damage hearing. You may also blow burning materials round the space, rather than putting it out. The best bet for mixed materials in a small enclosed space is dry powder, despite the mess it makes. Failing that, water mist. 


    Regards,


    Alan.
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