The 3KG ABC dry powder extinguisher is the size most commercial premises in Johor end up standardising on. It holds roughly three times the agent of the 1KG unit while staying light enough that an untrained person can lift it off the bracket and use it without hesitating.
It is the usual choice where a building needs units at intervals along a corridor or at the exit of a shoplot, and where a 9KG would be more than one occupant could carry.
What ABC dry powder covers
It does not cover Class F cooking oil fires. A commercial kitchen needs a wet chemical system for that.
Where a 3KG unit is the right size
Shoplots, retail units, restaurants front of house and small food premises.
Office floors, meeting rooms, corridors and electrical risers.
Light workshops, storerooms and loading bays.
Lorries, vans and commercial vehicles where a 1KG unit is undersized.
Placement and mounting
- Mounted so the handle sits at a height a person can lift from without stretching, normally on a wall bracket.
- Positioned on the escape route rather than deep inside a room, so a person collects it on the way out.
- Marked with signage above it where the unit would otherwise be hidden by racking or furniture.
- On a floor stand where drilling into the wall is not permitted, which is common in rented premises.
Specification
| Extinguishing agent | ABC dry powder |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 3 kilograms |
| Fire classes | A, B and C |
| Cylinder | Stored pressure, with gauge |
| Typical mounting | Wall bracket or floor stand |
| Servicing interval | Annual, per common Malaysian practice |
3KG Fire Extinguisher questions
How many 3KG extinguishers does my premises need?
It depends on floor area, the layout of the escape routes and what is stored or processed on site. Spacing is normally set so that a person does not have to travel an unreasonable distance to reach one.
We survey the premises and mark up a layout rather than guessing from a floor count. There is no charge for the survey within Johor.
What is the difference between 3KG and 9KG?
Agent quantity and weight. A 9KG unit discharges for longer and covers a larger fire, but is heavier to lift and is normally placed where a trained person will use it, such as a factory floor or a plant room.
A 3KG unit is the practical choice where the person most likely to reach it first is an office worker or a shop assistant.
Do you install as well as supply?
Yes. We deliver, mount the brackets, position the units against the escape route, fit signage where it is needed and label each unit with its service date.
For multi-floor or multi-unit sites we provide an asset list so the facility manager knows what is installed where.
Can you service extinguishers we already own?
Yes, including units bought from another supplier, provided the cylinder is sound and still within its serviceable life.
If a unit is beyond economical service we will say so rather than refill it, and quote for replacement.
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