Product Description
Ensure your event runs safely with our 6kg Multi-Purpose Fire Extinguisher hire. This essential safety equipment provides robust protection against a wide range of fire risks, making it ideal for diverse temporary setups across the UK.
Comprehensive Fire Protection
Our 6kg Multi-Purpose Fire Extinguisher is a versatile solution designed to combat common fire hazards. It is rated for Class A, Class B, Class C, and electrical fires. This broad coverage means it can tackle fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and textiles (Class A), flammable liquids such as petrol and oils (Class B), flammable gases like propane and butane (Class C), and fires involving live electrical equipment up to 1000 volts.
The agent used in this extinguisher is dry powder. Dry powder extinguishers work by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire and forming a barrier between the fuel and oxygen. This makes them highly effective on a variety of fire types. The 6kg capacity offers a substantial amount of extinguishing agent, providing ample coverage for most common event scenarios.
Ideal Applications for Event Hire
This fire extinguisher is a critical safety component for many types of temporary structures and events:
- Pop-up Catering Stalls and Food Markets: Essential for kitchens using gas-powered hobs, deep-fat fryers, or other cooking equipment that involves flammable liquids or gases.
- Temporary Kitchens: Provides necessary fire safety cover for cooking equipment, flammable liquids, and electrical appliances within temporary catering setups.
- Exhibition Stands: Crucial for stands that incorporate complex lighting rigs, power distribution boards, or other electrical hardware that presents a fire risk.
- Production Offices and Backstage Areas: Protects areas containing combustible materials like paper, wood, and electrical equipment.
- Workshops and Marquees: Offers general fire safety for areas where tools, materials, or temporary power are in use.
Positioning and Use Guidance
Correct placement and user understanding are vital for effective fire safety. We recommend mounting the extinguisher on a wall bracket or placing it on a dedicated floor stand. Position it within one metre of a clear exit route so it is easily accessible in an emergency. The instruction label should face outwards for immediate visibility.
It is a legal requirement for temporary structures, such as marquees and exhibition stands, to have adequate fire safety provisions. While this extinguisher covers a wide range of fire classes, always consult relevant fire safety regulations and your local fire authority for specific requirements related to your event setup. We advise all staff members who may be responsible for fire safety to familiarise themselves with the extinguisher's operation before your event commences. The standard operation involves pulling the pin, aiming the nozzle at the base of the fire, and squeezing the lever.
Product Specifications
- Type
- Dry Powder Multi-Purpose
- Fire Classes
- A, B, C, and Electrical
- Capacity
- 6kg
- Compliance
- Certified to relevant UK and European standards.
For additional safety equipment, explore our range of safety equipment, including first aid kits and signage. If your event involves significant catering operations, consider our catering equipment hire to ensure all your operational needs are met safely.
Technical
| Width | 120 mm |
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| Height | 120 mm |
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| Length | 340 mm |
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| Weight | 3 kg |
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- 6kg multi-purpose dry powder unit
- Durable steel construction for industrial use
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor event fire safety
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £12.00 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire perion of 3 Days you will be charged £2.00 per extra day up to day 7, £1.50 per extra day up to day 28 and £1.00 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £10.00 |
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| 2 | £10.00 |
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| 3 | £10.00 |
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| 5 | £14.00 |
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| 7 | £18.00 |
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| 14 | £28.50 |
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| 21 | £39.00 |
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| 35 | £56.50 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
