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Water Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs
£5.99
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FR094BPLVX*
Water Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs help you identify water extinguishers quickly in corridors, fire points, schools, offices and industrial areas, especially during power loss or low-light evacuation.
Water Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs identify water extinguishers using a photoluminescent face that stays readable when lighting fails. They help you guide staff, visitors and contractors in corridors, plant rooms, schools, warehouses and office fire points.
Placement guidance for reliable extinguisher identification
You should install this sign directly above, behind or beside the water extinguisher so the type can be confirmed before anyone reaches for it. Visibility matters most at fire points, exits, stair approaches, workshops and public corridors where hesitation can lead to the wrong extinguisher being chosen.
Viewing distance for this Xtra-Glo size
Use this as a close-range identification sign, not a long-distance locator. At 100 x 100mm, it works best where people are already approaching the extinguisher or checking equipment during a routine inspection.
| Material option | Size option | Practical viewing use |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid Plastic | H 100 x W 100mm | Best read at around 1–3 metres |
| Polyester | H 100 x W 100mm | Best read at around 1–3 metres |
What should improve once fitted
Once installed in the correct position, this sign helps people recognise the water extinguisher faster, check suitability more calmly and keep fire equipment easier to audit in low light, power failure or smoke-affected conditions.
✅ Faster recognition of the water extinguisher at the point of use.
✅ Less risk of staff reaching for the wrong fire-fighting equipment.
✅ Easier routine checks because the extinguisher position remains clearly identified.
- Product: Water Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs
- Sign message: “Water”
- Purpose: identifies water fire extinguishers
- User: staff, visitors, contractors and fire marshals
- Where to use: fire points, corridors and equipment areas
- Risk reduced: wrong extinguisher selection in poor light
- Pictogram symbols: extinguisher and fire graphic
- EN ISO 7010 code: F001 fire extinguisher
- Sign type: water fire extinguisher identification
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- Supports BS 5499 fire safety sign practice
- Material options: Rigid Plastic, Polyester
- Size: H 100 x W 100mm
- Shape: square
- Background colour: red/white
- Text colour: white
- Symbols colour: white
- Finish: non-reflective polyester film
- Highly photoluminescent
- 24hrs+ illumination after charging
- Recharge time: 5 minutes in normal lighting
- Photoluminescence class: PSPA Class C
- Compliant with PSPA, DIN, IMO and British Standard requirements
- Supplied as: single sign
- Material thickness: 1.2mm
- Fitting: wall mount or water extinguisher stand mount
- Fixings: Rigid Plastic not included; Polyester self-adhesive
❌ Placement errors that cause hesitation
❌ Fitting the sign too far from the extinguisher creates doubt at the worst moment.
❌ Mounting it behind stored goods, coats or open doors makes the message useless.
❌ Placing it below eye level can hide it behind the extinguisher body.
❌ Mixing it with the wrong extinguisher type risks unsafe first action.
❌ Situations where this is the wrong choice
❌ Do not use it for CO2, foam, powder or wet chemical extinguishers.
❌ Do not rely on this small size as a long-distance fire point locator.
❌ Do not apply polyester to dusty, damp, flaking or uneven surfaces.
❌ Do not cover the glow face with tape, sleeves or protective films.
✅ Fitting method I would use on site
✅ Clean and dry the surface before fixing, especially for self-adhesive polyester.
✅ Position it above or beside the extinguisher where the hand naturally reaches.
✅ Use suitable screws, pads or stand fixings for rigid plastic installations.
✅ Check visibility during fire equipment inspections and after layout changes.
Frequently asked questions
Are Water Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs suitable for areas where lighting may fail? Yes. The photoluminescent face is intended to remain visible after charging, which helps you identify the water extinguisher when normal lighting drops.
Is this the right sign for every extinguisher? No. Use it only for water extinguishers. CO2, foam, powder and wet chemical extinguishers need their own identification signs to avoid confusion.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Polyester? Choose Rigid Plastic when you need a firmer sign fixed to a wall or stand. Choose Polyester when you want a self-adhesive option for a smooth, clean surface.
Can this be used outdoors? It can be used indoors or outdoors, but the surface, exposure and fixing method matter. For harsh weather or rough surfaces, rigid fixing is usually the safer choice.
Where should it sit in relation to the extinguisher? Fit it close enough that someone checking or using the extinguisher can read “Water” before lifting the unit. Above or directly behind the extinguisher is usually clearest.
Features
- Photoluminescent Xtra-Glo face activates as lighting drops.
- Clear water extinguisher layout with symbol and text together.
- Choice of rigid plastic or self-adhesive polyester.
- Compact square format for extinguisher points and stands.
Benefits
- Helps people identify the correct extinguisher without delay.
- Improves confidence during power cuts or low-light evacuation.
- Gives you flexibility across walls, panels and extinguisher stands.
- Keeps the fire point clear, consistent and easier to inspect.
Glow sign options for clear extinguisher location
For a closely related glow finish, compare this with xtra-glow water extinguisher signs. Useful where you want strong visual recognition around fire equipment points.
If you only need one individual glow product, choose a single xtra-glow water extinguisher sign. A sensible choice for replacing one damaged or missing position sign.
For another low-light style, review the photoluminescent water extinguisher sign choice. Helpful where you want visibility support beyond normal daylight conditions.
To compare the full family, visit the water extinguisher identification sign category. It lets you choose between standard, glow and site-specific water extinguisher signs.
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