Another issue that is commonly identified for portable fire extinguishers is that, every 6 years, a dry chemical fire extinguisher must have the powder changed.

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Selecting the right fire extinguisher for home. For home use in Bangladesh, it is advisable to keep a multi-purpose dry powder fire extinguisher for a broad range of fires, including electrical.

He said: “Dry powder fire extinguishers all work in generally the same way, the only difference with your car extinguisher is that it’s a smaller size.