5kg Co2 Chrome Effect Fire Extinguisher
A 5kg chrome CO2 fire extinguisher is used where you need more discharge power than a compact model, but do not want a standard red unit disrupting the look of the space. It suits reception-led offices, hotels, boardrooms, server rooms and electrical intake areas because it tackles electrical and flammable liquid fires cleanly while blending into higher-end interiors.
Where this polished 5kg CO2 model makes sense
Install it in visible, design-conscious locations where electrical risk is real and a larger clean-agent extinguisher is the better match. It works well in executive offices, hotel corridors, reception-led commercial spaces, server rooms, electrical intake areas and similar interiors where you want stronger first response without a harsh industrial look. Keep it easy to spot from the normal walking route into the risk area.
Mounting height, discharge time and fire rating explained simply
At 11.8kg, this is a heavier extinguisher, so the handle should usually sit at about 1 metre or 3.3 feet from the floor, or the unit can stand on a suitable floor stand where wall mounting is not ideal. Discharge time is 16.8 seconds. Its 89B fire rating is a Class B flammable-liquid test result.
What improves when you choose the larger chrome version
When this unit is placed in the right premium-risk area, you give people a longer clean discharge, better coverage for higher electrical exposure and a finish that supports the room rather than visually fighting it.
- ✅ More discharge time in larger electrical spaces
- ✅ Cleaner protection around sensitive equipment
- ✅ Better visual fit in prestige interiors
Core technical facts for this chrome-effect 5kg extinguisher
- Type: 5kg CO2
- Fire rating: 89B
- Nominal weight: 11.8kg
- Discharge time: 16.8 seconds
- Class B fire use
- Suitable for live electrical risks
- Clean searching agent
- Hose and horn protection
- Squeeze grip control
- Easy pull safety pin
- Polished aluminium body
- Black CO2 EN3 band
- Bracket supplied
- CE Marked
- BS EN3 compliant
How to choose the right fixing and placement approach
- ❌ Do not hide it behind furniture to protect the room aesthetic
- ❌ Avoid using it where paper, timber or textiles are the main fire load
- ❌ Do not mount it too high for safe lifting
- ❌ Small office corners may not need the extra weight of a 5kg unit
- ❌ It is not the right answer for kitchen oil risks
- ❌ It is not the best option when one extinguisher must cover every fire type
- ✅ Use wall brackets where you want a neat fixed position in a premium interior
- ✅ Use a floor stand where drilling would spoil finishes or is not allowed
- ✅ Pair it with other extinguisher types where your fire risks are mixed
5kg chrome CO2 extinguisher questions answered for real-world use
Why would you choose the 5kg chrome version over the 2kg chrome version? You choose 5kg when the area is larger, the electrical risk is greater or you want longer discharge time than a smaller unit can provide, while still keeping a polished finish.
Is this only about appearance? No. The finish matters in premium interiors, but the bigger reason to choose this model is that it offers stronger CO2 cover for electrical equipment and Class B liquid risks than a compact unit.
Where is a 5kg chrome CO2 extinguisher commonly installed? It is commonly used in executive offices, hotels, reception-led buildings, server rooms and electrical intake spaces where both presentation and residue-free protection matter.
What does 89B mean on this extinguisher? It is the Class B test rating for flammable-liquid fire performance. It does not represent a room size in square metres.
Should you use this as your only extinguisher? Usually no. CO2 is best for electrical and flammable liquid risks, so many premises also need another extinguisher type for ordinary combustible materials.
What sets this larger chrome CO2 extinguisher apart
- ✓ 5kg CO2 charge for stronger clean-agent response
- ✓ Polished aluminium finish for premium surroundings
- ✓ 89B tested Class B performance
- ✓ Hose and horn assembly for safer controlled use
- ✓ Helps you protect visible interiors without a harsh red finish
- ✓ Gives longer discharge than a smaller chrome model
- ✓ Reduces residue risk around electronics and machinery
- ✓ Better suited to larger prestige areas with electrical exposure