Wheeled Fire Extinguishers: Excellent Mobile Protection Against Fires

After performing the above, the next consideration is choosing the right set of fire safety equipment you need to buy. On top of this list are fire extinguishers. We all know the practical and highly useful role a fire extinguisher plays in preventing fire-related incidents. Hand-held or manual fire extinguishers are commonly used in smaller areas requiring quick and effective action. However, what options are out there for premises such as warehouses, factories, and bigger workshops that not only cover a larger floor area but also require fire extinguishers with extra power to help put out fires in a fast and easy manner. For such needs, wheeled fire extinguishers are the best options.

Wheeled fire extinguishers are perfect solutions for spaces with large floor areas and limited people to take care of the situation. These portable units are mainly distinguished from ordinary fire extinguishers because of the fact that they are mounted on trolleys or wheel bases. These can be easily manoeuvred by an individual but can deliver anywhere from 10-100 litres of content to effectively put out fires of varying degrees. Let's take a look at some of the more popular types being sold today.

10kg CO2 Wheeled Extinguisher- A C02 wheeled fire extinguisher is ideal for fires related to electrical equipment and devices. Normally, these have a height of 1220 mm, a cylinder diameter of 170 mm, and a filled weight of up to 36 kg. It also features a 15-second discharge time, which is crucial in preventing larger fires from breaking out. This quick discharge time, along with its light weight body, make C02 wheeled fire extinguishers the fastest mobile solutions to stop fires.
45 litre Foam Extinguisher- This wheeled extinguisher features 4 metres of hose with a diameter of 19mm, has a height of 980 mm, a width of 510 mm, and a filled weight of 88kg. It has a relatively longer discharge time of 65 seconds. Since these are typically used in marine, MSA, and shipping environments, they must be CE Marked and MCA/Lloyds approved to ensure conformance with UK standards.

100 litre Foam Wheeled Extinguisher- The largest of the group, this type of wheeled fir extinguisher has a height of 1360mm, a cylinder diameter of 400mm, and a discharge time of 90 seconds. With a filled weight of 148 kg, it comes packed with AFFF or aqueous film forming foam, whose film-forming properties will rapidly seal the surface of a liquid fire in order to vapid recognition. This model is ideal for warehouses, factories and industrial premises with large quantities of fuel, paint, solvent, and other flammable liquids.