Amerex B456 10 lb ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
- Brand:
- Amerex
- Part no:
- B456
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Where to buy
Specifications
- UL rating
- 4A:80B:C
- Disposable or rechargeable
- Rechargeable
- Bracket
- Wall mount bracket included
- Agent
- Dry chemical
- Agent weight
- 10 lb
The Amerex B456 is a 10 lb portable fire extinguisher filled with multi-purpose ABC dry chemical. It has a stored pressure design and comes with a hose and nozzle and a wall mount bracket. It carries a UL and ULC rating of 4A:80B:C and can be recharged. The maker gives an operating range of -65 to 120 F and a 6 year warranty. It should be inspected every year by a certified technician.
Our take
The 4A:80B:C rating means one bottle handles wood and cloth fires, flammable liquids such as gasoline, and live electrical fires. It is rechargeable and comes with a wall bracket, but it needs a yearly check by a certified technician.
From our buying guide
Powered boats with permanently installed fuel tanks, or spaces where fuel vapors can be trapped, must carry them in a number set by length. The Coast Guard's FAQ says a 10-B counts only as one 5-B, even though it contains more agent.
Check before you buy:
- The label on the bottle states 'Marine Type USCG Approved'.
- The date on a disposable leaves it plenty of life, since the Coast Guard's FAQ says it is expired once it is more than 12 years old.
- It comes with its bracket, since makers tie the approval to it.