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Firechief car extinguisher, 1 kg

A small EN 3 powder extinguisher with a transport bracket and reports of use in camper vans.

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A small EN 3 powder extinguisher with a transport bracket and reports of use in camper vans.

  • Exact model and standard: PS1X, product code 5055377964757. B&Q lists BS EN 3, Kitemark and LPCB approval. Source
  • Contents and mounting: 1 kg dry powder, for Class A, B and C fires and electrical risks. A transport bracket is included. Source
  • Irish delivery: The page lists home delivery as InStock. Delivery is EUR 6, with final availability checked against your Eircode. Source
  • Indoor limit: Dry powder is discouraged in enclosed spaces because it can be inhaled. This pick is for a vehicle, not the home. Source

Why this one

A small EN 3 powder extinguisher with a transport bracket and reports of use in camper vans.

What was found

What owners report

Several owners describe its small size and vehicle bracket. One reports replacing the same model after using it successfully. Most have not used it on a fire.

Specifications

Exact model and standard
PS1X, product code 5055377964757. B&Q lists BS EN 3, Kitemark and LPCB approval.Source: [1]
Contents and mounting
1 kg dry powder, for Class A, B and C fires and electrical risks. A transport bracket is included.Source: [2]
Irish delivery
The page lists home delivery as InStock. Delivery is EUR 6, with final availability checked against your Eircode.Source: [3]
Indoor limit
Dry powder is discouraged in enclosed spaces because it can be inhaled. This pick is for a vehicle, not the home.Source: [4]

Limits and cautions

  • Secure it in its transport bracket where the vehicle maker permits. Check the gauge and follow its service and replacement instructions.
  • Leaving comes first. Get everyone out and well clear, then call 112. Do not return for the extinguisher.
  • Never open a burning bonnet or enter smoke. Do not tackle an electric vehicle battery fire.
  • Never tackle a fire bigger than a waste bin. Use an extinguisher only if trained, with a clear escape route.
  • The EN 3 and approval claims come from B&Q. We found no separate public certificate for this exact PS1X model.

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