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Lithium-ion Fire Extinguishers

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Ensure your lithium battery fire extinguisher is always ready when you need it by checking it regularly. Monthly in-house checks should be conducted by you. We can then ensure that it is sited correctly, still has an anti-tamper device fitted and any gauge is reading correctly.

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Fire Class

Lithium-ion battery fires are defined as Class L fires. An li-ion fire extinguisher or fire blanket is suitable for defected lithium-ion batteries that are prone to overheating and combustion.

Suitability

A lithium battery fire extinguisher is ideal for premises with waste management facilities, energy storage, transport or aviation, logistics, factories and motorsport industries. (Please consult your Fire Risk Assessment to see if they are suitable for you premises)

Servicing

A lithium battery fire extinguisher needs to be serviced annually.

Types of Extinguisher

Each Fire Extinguisher type has a unique agent inside which is specifically designed to combat a different type of fire risk. Click on each extinguisher image below and discover how each type should be used.

A water fire extinguisher used to extinguish class a fires

Water

A water eco fire extinguisher used to extinguish class a fires and to build sustainable fire safety

Water ECO

A 6 litre multi-foam fire extinguisher used to extinguish flammable liquid fires

Hydrex Plus Multi-Foam

A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher used to extinguish electrical fires

CO2

A dry powder fire extinguisher used to extinguish Class A, B and C fires

Dry Powder

A 6 litre wet chemical fire extinguisher used for fighting class f fires

Wet Chemical

A LFX 9ltr fire extinguisher used for suppressing lithium-ion battery fires

Lithium-Ion

A 6 litre foam fire extinguisher used to extinguish Class B flammable liquid fires

Foam

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We work with several third-party bodies to ensure we work to the highest industry standards.

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