The problem arises when you consider the most likely sources of fire in the home where the statistics show chip pans and deep fat fryers to be up there with electrical faults as a principal cause. Conversely the incidence of fire in the home involving flammable liquids and gases is a rarer occurrence.

ABC Dry Powders, along with AFFF, CO2 and Water based fire extinguishers are not an effective fire suppressant for cooking oils and fats and can be dangerous if used in this application. Class F wet chemical extinguishers are specific to this risk but as they lack versatility it is necessary to double up with a Water Additive, Foam or Powder to provide a safeguard against the AB risks.

A new generation of ABF Foam extinguisher is now available that is fire rated at 25F for Class F cooking oils and fats and is also rated for Class A solid combustibles and Class B liquid hydrocarbons. The new formulation is also safe to use on fires involving live electrical current.

The Synergy Foam ABF fire extinguisher is marketed in the UK by Fire and Safety Centre for use in homes, kitchens and canteens, boats, caravans and catering outlets.

Further details are on the Company's web site www.fireandsafetycentre.co.uk

Contact: Kelly Robinson, Customer Support at 01724 854199

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