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Water and CO2 fire extinguishers on a red double stand with ID signs
Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Colours & Types: UK Chart and Guide

UK fire extinguishers have red bodies with a colour band for the agent: red water, cream foam, blue dry powder, black CO2 and canary yellow wet chemical. Colour chart, what each type is used on and not used on, plus...

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Water and CO2 fire extinguishers on a red double stand with ID signs

Fire Extinguisher Colours & Types: UK Chart and Guide

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