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2kg ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers
£39.99
In stock
SKU
11027
A 2kg ABC dry powder fire extinguisher gives you stronger compact cover for vehicles, workshops, storage areas and mixed-risk environments, helping you tackle Class A, B and C fire hazards with more capacity than a smaller travel unit.
A 2kg ABC dry powder fire extinguisher is a compact but more capable multi-purpose unit for areas where you need broader first-response cover against solid materials, flammable liquids and gas fires. It suits vans, workshops, garages, boats and storage points, giving you more firefighting capacity than a 1kg model without stepping up to a full-size workshop unit.
Where a 2kg model is the better fit
Install it where you need more cover than a travel-size extinguisher can give, but still want a unit that is easy to mount and handle, such as vans, garages, workshops, boats, plant rooms and fuel or oil storage points. Keep it visible, unobstructed and close to the route you would use to leave the area. With a 13A 89B C rating and around 9 seconds of discharge, it is suited to smaller to moderate developing fires rather than larger fast-spreading incidents.
Mounting height from floor
For a compact 2kg extinguisher, aim to install it with the handle at about 1.5 metres or 4.9 feet from floor level so you can spot it quickly and lift it without delay in tighter spaces.
What this gives you in practice
When you mount the 2kg size where mixed fire risks are most likely to start, you gain a more capable first-response option than a smaller unit while still keeping access fast and straightforward in working areas and vehicles.
✅ More usable firefighting capacity in compact spaces
✅ Better coverage for vehicle and workshop risks
✅ Faster access through clear visible placement
Key specifications for the 2kg powder unit
- BS compliant
- BS EN3 compliant
- Weight: 2kg
- Filled weight: 3.47kg
- Fire rating: 13A 89B C
- Discharge time: 9 seconds
- Bracket supplied
- Temperature range: -20°C to +60°C
- Class A: wood, paper, textiles
- Class B: petrol, diesel, oils
- Class C: gases
- Squeeze grip operation
- Visual pressure gauge
- Easy-pull safety pin
- CE Marked
- Brass valve
- Corrosion-resistant finish
- Red body with blue EN band
- Instructions shown on front
- Fire classes shown on front
- Pictogram symbols on front
How to decide whether this 2kg size is right for you
❌ Placement choices that reduce usefulness
- ❌ Fixing it behind seats, stock or equipment
- ❌ Mounting it where you need to move towards the fire
- ❌ Positioning it too low or loosely in a vehicle
❌ When not to rely on this compact size
- ❌ Larger industrial spaces needing more discharge time
- ❌ Clean enclosed rooms where powder residue is disruptive
- ❌ Areas where a different extinguisher medium suits the risk better
✅ Better selection logic for real environments
- ✅ Choose 2kg when 1kg feels too limited for the hazard
- ✅ Use the supplied bracket to keep the unit stable and visible
- ✅ Step up again if the area, fire load or travel distance is greater
2kg ABC dry powder fire extinguisher questions answered
Why choose a 2kg extinguisher instead of a 1kg model? You choose 2kg when you want more firefighting capacity and a stronger rating, while still keeping the extinguisher compact enough for vehicles, workshops and localised hazards.
Where does a 2kg powder extinguisher work well? It works well in vans, garages, boats, workshops and storage areas where solid materials, flammable liquids or gases may all be present.
Is this a good main extinguisher for larger indoor areas? Usually not. It is better as a compact local-response unit than as the main extinguisher for larger workplaces or wider floor areas.
Should powder be your first choice indoors? Not in every case. Powder can reduce visibility and leave residue, so enclosed indoor spaces often need a more environment-specific extinguisher choice.
What does 13A 89B C actually tell you? It tells you this extinguisher has a tested capability on defined Class A and B fire sizes and is suitable for Class C gas risks, giving you a clearer sense of its working range.
2kg ABC dry powder fire extinguisher features and benefits
Features
- ✓ 2kg capacity with stronger fire rating than entry-size units
- ✓ 13A 89B C coverage for mixed hazard areas
- ✓ Brass valve and corrosion-resistant finish
- ✓ Bracket, gauge and front instructions included
Benefits
- ✓ Gives you more confidence in vans and work areas
- ✓ Helps you cover several common fire risks with one unit
- ✓ Better suited to tougher environments and transport use
- ✓ Keeps checking and deployment simple in an emergency
Related powder extinguishers for practical size matching
For smaller fire points, compare the 1kg dry powder fire extinguisher where a lighter unit may be enough. Useful for compact areas and lower-capacity requirements.
If you need a very small option, the 0.6kg ABC dry powder unit gives you a clear comparison. Helpful where storage space or mounting space is tight.
For a larger workplace choice, consider the 6kg powder extinguisher size when you want stronger cover at a fixed fire point. Useful for workshops and commercial areas.
Where higher capacity is needed, the 9kg ABC powder extinguisher is worth reviewing before you choose. Helpful for larger spaces and more demanding fire cover planning.
To compare every related option, visit the powder extinguisher selection and choose by size, setting and user need. Useful when fitting out several fire points.
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