What sort of fire extinguisher.do we need for a.domestic flat london se22?

[Naiada]

We’re a group of 5 properties in SE22 who share buildings insurance. Our Insurer has advises that we all get fire extinguishers & fire blankets.

Anyone know which type of extinguisher is best? Powder ones seem to get varied reviews on the sites I checked..

Also if you can suggest a good place to get them from that would be helpful. As there are 5 of us we’re hoping we may be able to find somewhere offering a bulk discount…

 

 

[Pugwash]

Contact the local fire brigade- they used to visit premises and advise on fire prevention. Different 'fires' use a variety of extinguishers.

[malumbu]

Expect it will be powder - that is what is used in most rented places

[PeckhamNicola]

You have to use the right extinguisher for the type of fire - water/foam not to be used for live electrical fires for example. A quick Google says powder extinguishers can be used on the most different types of fire.

In a public/commercial setting fire extinguishers have to be serviced every year. Not sure the recommendation for residential ones, but when you buy extinguishers and fire blankets check if there's an expiry date. 

 

[Naiada]

thanks, Nicola - that’s what we thought too.