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Water Fire Extinguisher Photoluminescent Signs
£6.99
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FR094BEPLVX*
Water Fire Extinguisher Photoluminescent Signss helps you identify the correct Class A extinguisher in corridors, fire points, workshops and equipment areas, supporting faster, safer decisions in normal light or darkness.
This photoluminescent water fire extinguisher sign helps you show where a water extinguisher is suitable, who should use it and which fire risks to avoid. It is used beside water extinguishers in workplaces, schools, public buildings and shared areas where low-light visibility matters.
Best places to fit this water extinguisher sign
You should install it directly above or beside the water extinguisher on a wall, stand, fire point, corridor approach or equipment area. Visibility matters because the user must understand Class A use and avoid electrical, liquid and metal fire risks before lifting the extinguisher.
Viewing distance guidance
Use the 100 x 150mm landscape size where people approach the extinguisher at close range. It is best read within about 3–5 metres, especially when the sign is mounted at eye level and kept clear of doors, shelving and stored goods.
| Size option | Practical viewing range | Best position |
|---|---|---|
| H100 x W150mm | Approx. 3–5 metres | Above or beside a fixed water extinguisher |
What improves once the sign is in place
Once fitted, this sign helps people pause long enough to check whether a water extinguisher is the right choice. It supports quicker recognition, reduces guesswork during pressure and helps stop the wrong extinguisher being used on higher-risk fire types.
✅ Faster recognition of water extinguisher locations during drills, checks and real incidents.
✅ Clearer user decisions where Class A materials, electrical equipment or liquids are nearby.
✅ Better low-light support when smoke, power loss or poor lighting makes ordinary signs harder to read.
- Purpose: water extinguisher identification
- Sign message: “Water”
- Use message: “For use on: Wood, paper and textiles.”
- Warning message: “Do not use on: Live electrical equipment.”
- Warning message: “Do not use on: Flammable liquid.”
- Warning message: “Do not use on: Flammable metal fires.”
- Sign type: water fire extinguisher identification
- Where to use: beside water extinguishers
- User: staff, visitors and fire marshals
- Environment: workplaces and shared buildings
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 code: F001 fire extinguisher
- Related prohibition reference: P011 do not extinguish with water
- Pictogram symbols: extinguisher, flame and Class A
- Pictogram symbols: electrical, Class B and Class D exclusions
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
- Compliant with PSPA, DIN, IMO and British Standard requirements
- Photoluminescence class: PSPA Class C
- 24hrs+ illumination
- Recharge time: 5 minutes in normal lighting
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Polyester
- Size: H100 x W150mm
- Material thickness: 1.2mm
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: landscape
- Background colour: red/green/white
- Text colour: white
- Symbols colour: white/red
- Finish: polyester film
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
❌ Common fitting errors
❌ Do not fit the sign several metres away from the extinguisher, as the user may match it to the wrong unit.
❌ Do not place it behind the extinguisher handle, stock, racking or coats where the instructions become hidden.
❌ Do not mount it so low that people only see it after bending down or moving equipment.
❌ Where this sign will not solve the problem
❌ Do not use it to identify foam, CO2, powder or wet chemical extinguishers.
❌ Do not rely on it where the water extinguisher is not suitable for the actual fire risks in that area.
❌Do not apply Polyester to dusty, damp, rough or greasy surfaces, as adhesion can fail.
✅ Best-practice positioning
✅ Clean and dry the surface before fitting, especially on painted walls, stands and smooth panels.
✅ Position it above or immediately beside the extinguisher so the message and equipment are read together.
✅ Check visibility during fire checks, after layout changes and after any extinguisher service visit.
Is Water Fire Extinguisher Photoluminescent Signss the right choice for a standard water extinguisher? Yes, it is designed to identify a water extinguisher and show that it is for Class A materials such as wood, paper and textiles.
Why does the sign show several “do not use” messages? Water can create serious risk if used on live electrical equipment, flammable liquid or metal fires, so the sign makes those limits visible before someone acts.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Polyester? Choose Rigid Plastic where you need a more substantial wall-mounted sign. Choose Polyester when you need a self-adhesive option for a clean, smooth surface.
Does photoluminescent material replace emergency lighting? No. It helps the sign remain visible after light exposure, but it should support your wider fire safety arrangements rather than replace lighting or risk controls.
Can this be fitted to a fire extinguisher stand? Yes, provided the stand gives a flat, secure display surface and the sign remains clearly visible from the normal approach route.
Where should I avoid installing it? Avoid low-level positions, cluttered storage areas, curved surfaces and places where the extinguisher may be moved away from the sign.
Features
- ✓Photoluminescent face for low-light recognition.
- ✓Class A suitability shown alongside unsafe fire types.
- ✓Landscape layout keeps the extinguisher type and instructions together.
- ✓Choice of Rigid Plastic or self-adhesive Polyester.
Benefits
- ✓Helps you reduce hesitation during an emergency.
- ✓Makes incorrect use less likely near electrical or liquid risks.
- ✓Supports routine fire safety checks with clearer identification.
- ✓Gives you a practical option for walls, stands and equipment points.
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