Types Of Fire Extinguisher

Guardwell E Guardwell Safety Saves Types of FIRE EXTINGUISHER When it comes to the types of fire extinguishers, there are five main types including wet chemical, Co2, dry powder, foam and water. In order to meet the current regulations, it is important for you to have the exact type of fire extinguisher that is needed for your premises. CARBON DIOXIDE WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER (C02) EXTINGUISHER CO2 fire extinguishers contain pure carbon dioxide which is a clean extinguishant, Wet chemical fire extinguishers tackle fat and grease fires in kitchens (Class F), for leaving no residue. Suitable for class B flammable liquid fires (petrol, oil, solvents), example deep fat fryer fires. In addition, some wet chemical extinguishers can and recommended for use on live electrical tackle Class A fires (wood, paper etc) and equipment. Class B fires (eg petrol). CLASS CLASS A/B CLASS A A/B/C/D FIRE FIRE FIRE DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHERS DRY FOAM EXTINGUISHER WATER EXTINGUISHER are suitable for fighting burning solids, liquids and are most suited to are used on solids such extinguishing liquid fires such as petrol or diesel as wood, paper, fabrics gases. WATER DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHER DRY FOAM EXTINGUISHER EXTINGUISHER Dry chemical extinguishers Foam fire extinguishers can Water extinguishers are used put out fire by coating the be used on Class A and B on solids such as wood, paper, fuel with a thin layer of fires. They are most suited to fabrics and other A class fire risks. The water cools the fire extinguishing liquid fires such as petrol or diesel and are more versatile than water jet dust, separating the fuel extinguishes it. It burning fabrics and can extinguish from the oxygen in the air. and The powder also works to penetrates into interrupt the chemical extinguishers because they can also be used on solids such as wood and paper. reaction of fire, so these pockets of fire even deep in extinguishers are extremely the core of the fire. effective at putting out fire. LEARN MORE AT www.GUARDWELLENTERPRISES.IN Guardwell Guardwell