Electrical fire extinguishers
For switchboards, server rooms, offices, warehouses and industrial workplaces
Electrical equipment runs every Australian workplace, and with it comes one of the most common fire risks there is. The right extinguisher for an electrical fire protects your people and your equipment. The wrong one can do real damage. This page covers the extinguishers we supply for electrical risks and where each one fits.
At Industro, we supply electrical fire extinguishers for commercial, industrial and government workplaces across Australia, from a single office switchboard to a full industrial facility. our fire extinguisher range
The two main types for electrical fires
CO2 fire extinguishers , the go-to around live electrical equipment. No residue, no water damage, minimal clean-up, ideal for switchboards, server rooms, comms rooms and IT areas where a powder discharge would be its own problem. CO2 fire extinguishers
ABE dry chemical fire extinguishers , rated for Class A, B and E, the versatile all-rounder for mixed-risk areas like workshops, warehouses and general commercial spaces. Leaves a fine residue, so it is less suited directly on sensitive electronics. ABE fire extinguishers
Many sites run both: CO2 by the sensitive gear, ABE for general coverage.
By environment
- Switchboards and electrical rooms: Switchboard Fire Extinguishers
- Server rooms and comms rooms: Server Room Fire Extinguishers
- Data centres: Data Centre Fire Extinguishers
- EV charging and battery storage (a different, lithium-specific risk): EV Charging Station, Lithium Battery fire extinguishers
Choosing the right one
The best extinguisher depends on the equipment, the environment and your site fire risk assessment. For the full how-to-choose guide, see What Fire Extinguisher for Electrical Fires and Electrical Fire Classes Explained.
Not sure what suits your workplace? Talk to the team at Industro and we will match it to your risks. get in touch