Budget Fire Extinguishers

What fire extinguisher for wood?

Wood is a Class A fire and the most effective fire extinguisher will be water-based. That includes water, water-additives such as Hydrospray, and foams. Powder will also work but water has the cooling effect to stop re-ignition.

What fire extinguisher for electrical equipment?

If it is not possible to turn off the power supply, CO2 (carbon dioxide) makes no mess and the gas can penetrate into electrical circuitry within computers, transformers, and electrical appliances. Powder is also non-conductive but may cause additional damage. Do not use water or water-based as this is conductive and can cause electrocution.

What fire extinguisher for paper and cardboard?

Water-based fire extinguishers are best for paper and cardboard fires (Class A fires). Along with plain water, water-additives such as Hydrospray, and foams are good. Powder will also work does not have the cooling effect of water to damp down the embers.

When it comes to fire safety, surely there can't be such a thing as a budget fire extinguisher that works as well as big brand names? Well, there are, and you're looking at them, but here's why they are so different from other imported cheap extinguishers you might find on the internet.

Firstly, our range of budget fire extinguishers are made in China on behalf of the famous fire safety company Thomas Glover and Company, (sister company to Chubb Fire, amongst others) and Firechief.

Secondly, while other fire extinguishers made in China can vary greatly in quality, both Thomas Glover and Firechief have quality teams dedicated to ensuring these fire extinguishers meet their high (and uncompromising) standards.

Last but not least, we have our own high standards here at Fire Protection Online. Our staff have years of experience working at the cutting edge of fire safety, and the very last thing we would ever do is compromise of safety. A fire extinguisher must work when you need it most, first time, every time. So, we back all our budget fire extinguishers with a full 60 day returns policy, plus a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. Since we take our own photos, we've also handled and inspected these extinguishers ourselves. That's why we sell more fire extinguishers than anyone else in the UK.

The result is you can buy cheaper fire extinguishers that are manufactured in exactly the same way as their more expensive branded counterparts; you're just not paying for a fancy logo or name.

Fully Compliant Budget Fire Extinguishers

Our budget fire extinguisher range are fully compliant with UK regulations, (BSEN3 approved, CE Marked approved, BSi Kitemarked) so can be installed in any domestic, commercial, business or public premises. They are available in standard capacities, from easy to handle 1kg powered to larger 9 litre foam fire extinguishers.

This range of low price fire extinguishers feature universal parts, so they can be serviced nor refilled by a fire extinguisher technician as easily as any branded product. All of our fire extinguishers are refillable, but at these low prices, it can actually prove cheaper to replace an older fire extinguisher rather than service and refill it. And since most of a fire extinguisher and its contents can be recycled, there is even more reason to choose a budget fire extinguisher from Fire Protection Online.