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Name: FireChief CTX Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
Brand: Firechief
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FireChief CTX Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher Overview

The FireChief CTX series of Dry Powder Extinguishers are exceptionally versatile and capable of combating Class A, B, and C fires, including electrical hazards, flammable liquids and gases, general wood/paper fires, and even vehicle fires.

This product is Kitemark certified to BS EN 3 standards and comes with a 5-year guarantee. It has undergone a 35kV dielectric test, features squeeze grip operation, has an internal polyethylene lining, has been designed for multi-purpose applications and comes with a corrosion-resistant finish.

The CTX range of FireChief extinguishers is a more affordable alternative to the standard XTR range.

FireChief CTX 6kg Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
UK/CE approved	Kitemarked to BS EN3	Passed 35kv conductivity test
Corrosion resistant finish	J bracket included	Super strong base skirt for protection
Squeeze grip operation	Built to last - ideal for harsh environments	Easy to service
	5-year warranty
FireChief CTX 9kg Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
UK/CE approved	Kitemarked to BS EN3	Passed 35kv conductivity test
Corrosion resistant finish	J bracket included	Super strong base skirt for protection
Squeeze grip operation	Built to last - ideal for harsh environments	Easy to service
	5-year warranty

FireChief CTX 6kg Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
Capacity	6kg (CXP6)	Diameter	150mm
Fire rating	34A 183B C	Weight*	8.9kg
Extinguisher medium	ABC powder	Carton height	550mm
Temperature range	-30°C - +60°C	Carton length	160mm
Working pressure	14 bar	Carton width	155mm
Discharge time	≥15 seconds	Packaged weight**	9.55kg
Height	525mm
FireChief CTX 9kg Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
Capacity	9kg (CXP9)	Diameter	184mm
Fire rating	55A 233B C	Weight*	13.3kg
Extinguisher medium	ABC powder	Carton height	590mm
Temperature range	-30°C - +60°C	Carton length	195mm
Working pressure	14 bar	Carton width	190mm
Discharge time	≥15 seconds	Packaged weight**	14.1kg
Height	570mm

** Extinguisher, contents and plastic base only (where applicable) - not including hose, bracket or packaging.

** Includes all packaging, hose / horn and bracket.

PDI Inspection A PDI inspection on a fire extinguisher stands for Pre-Delivery Inspection. It’s the safety and quality check performed before an extinguisher is handed over to the customer. Here’s what it involves:
No dents, rust, corrosion, or paint damage	No signs of leakage	Safety pin and tamper seal intact
The manufacturer’s label is present, legible and in English	Extinguisher matches UK/EU/BS standards (e.g. BS EN 3)	Check the pressure gauge is in the green zone
Correct hose and nozzle supplied	Wall bracket or stand included	The extinguisher is weighed

Commissioning

Commissioning is the process of making a new fire extinguisher ready for service. In the UK, commissioning is required by BS 5306-3 and must be carried out onsite by a competent fire extinguisher technician.

Checking the extinguisher for damage or defects

Pressure gauge is in the green zone and checked using an equalisation pressure tester

Verifying the hose, nozzle, and pins are assembled to British Standards

Making sure the extinguisher is appropriate for the location

Adding identification signs

Completing the service label and certification

Commission & Fit
Installing a wall bracket or stand and adding required signage	Ensuring correct mounting height	Placing the extinguisher in the correct location (escape routes, fire points, etc.)

Certified Disposal of Old Extinguishers

Certified disposal is a service that ensures your old extinguishers are removed in full compliance with UK regulations, regardless of the extinguishing agent. By arranging certified disposal at the same time as buying new extinguishers, or after a service, everything is carried out by the same provider. Saving compliance headaches.

Disposing of old extinguishers under UK regulations

Using certified, registered waste facilities

Receiving certified legal disposal documentation

Q. What classification of fire should a ABC fire extinguisher be used on?

A. ABC dry powder fire extinguishers can be used on Class A solid combustibles, Class B flammable liquids, Class C flammable gases and electrical fires.

Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)
Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)
Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)

Q. What colour is a ABC fire extinguisher?

A. The canister has a red body, a blue banner running along the top section labelling it POWDER, and a horn-shaped nozzle. White capitalised text is used for the POWDER label.

Q. What type of business would typically use a ABC dry powder fire extinguisher?

A. ABC dry powder fire extinguishers are commonly found in fabrication industries, industrial units, outside events, garage forecourts, businesses with large boiler rooms, LPG dispensing plants, welding or flame cutting businesses.

Q. Do your extinguishers come fully serviced and ready to use on delivery?

A. All our portable fire extinguishers are supplied ready for use, but those with larger capacities may need to be filled and charged prior to the first time they’re used. The product listing will explain this clearly.

Q. How often should fire extinguishers be serviced?

A. Fire extinguishers must be serviced every 12 months, this is known as the “basic service”. This service should be performed in accordance with British Standard BS5036-3 and conducted by a third-party, appropriately trained technician.

Q. What type of fire extinguisher do I need?

A. This depends entirely on what you are trying to extinguish, below are some examples of fires you could encounter.

Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)
Class A Fire Extinguishers – Water, Water Additive, Dry Powder and Wet Chemical
Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)
Class B Fire Extinguishers – CO2, Dry Powder and Foam
Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)
Class C Fire Extinguishers – Dry Powder
Class D – Flammable Metals (magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, titanium etc.)
Class D Fire Extinguishers – Specialist Dry Powder (M28, MonneX and L2)
Electrical – Electrical Fires
Fire Extinguishers for Electrical Fires – CO2 and Dry Powder
Class F – Flammable Cooking (cooking oils and fats)
Class F Fire Extinguishers – Wet Chemical

What is the 35kV Dielectric Test?

A: In the fire extinguisher evaluation, a scenario is set up involving a 1m x 1m metallic plate suspended by insulators and connected to an AC transformer generating 35,000V between the plate and the ground. The extinguisher under scrutiny is positioned so that its nozzle aims at the plate's centre, maintaining a minimum distance of 1m. An ammeter is attached between the extinguisher handle and the ground, as well as between the nozzle and the ground. The extinguisher is discharged toward the plate, and the resulting current is measured.

To pass the test, the current flowing between the extinguisher handle and the ground, as well as between the nozzle and the ground, must not exceed 0.5 mA. This value represents the threshold for human perception and is one-tenth of the typically required current for a muscular reaction. This criterion must be met consistently throughout the entire discharge process of the portable fire extinguisher.

Successfully tested extinguishers are labelled to indicate their suitability for application on live electrical equipment, specifying usage up to 1000V at a distance of 1m. Extinguishers that fail the test or those that haven't undergone testing (including water and foam extinguishers discharged as a jet and some non-kitemarked extinguishers that have not been submitted for evaluation) are marked with a warning: "Do not use on live electrical equipment.

CTX ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher Safety Data Sheet

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Q. What classification of fire should a ABC fire extinguisher be used on?

A. ABC dry powder fire extinguishers can be used on Class A solid combustibles, Class B flammable liquids, Class C flammable gases and electrical fires.

Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)
Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)
Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)

Q. What colour is a ABC fire extinguisher?

A. The canister has a red body, a blue banner running along the top section labelling it POWDER, and a horn-shaped nozzle. White capitalised text is used for the POWDER label.

Q. What type of business would typically use a ABC dry powder fire extinguisher?

Q. Do your extinguishers come fully serviced and ready to use on delivery?

Q. How often should fire extinguishers be serviced?

Q. What type of fire extinguisher do I need?

A. This depends entirely on what you are trying to extinguish, below are some examples of fires you could encounter.

Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)
Class A Fire Extinguishers – Water, Water Additive, Dry Powder and Wet Chemical
Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)
Class B Fire Extinguishers – CO2, Dry Powder and Foam
Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)
Class C Fire Extinguishers – Dry Powder
Class D – Flammable Metals (magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, titanium etc.)
Class D Fire Extinguishers – Specialist Dry Powder (M28, MonneX and L2)
Electrical – Electrical Fires
Fire Extinguishers for Electrical Fires – CO2 and Dry Powder
Class F – Flammable Cooking (cooking oils and fats)
Class F Fire Extinguishers – Wet Chemical

What is the 35kV Dielectric Test?

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