Things
to Know About Types of Fire Extinguishers
With the different kinds of fire extinguishers available
in the market, it is very important for you to know
what these are so that you can use them properly.
Here are seven types of fire extinguishers that
you must be aware of: carbon dioxide (CO), dry chemical,
foam, fluorocarbon, halon, water, and wet chemical. |
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Carbon
Dioxide (CO) Fire Extinguisher
One of the benefits that raise CO among other types
of fire extinguishers is that it can be utilized
on different types of fire. CO can smother fires
due to its ability to condense the amount of oxygen
around the fire. Be cautious about using this fire
extinguisher because, since it is particularly cold,
it could burn up your hand if mishandled.
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Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
There are two types of fire extinguishers that falls
under this category. You can either have BC powder
or an ABC. The BC powder is usually used for small
areas especially for cars. On the other hand, the
ABC type can be utilized for other fires brought
up by any other sources.
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Foam Fire Extinguisher
Foam fire extinguishers are together with other
types of fire extinguishers used for Class B which
involves flammable greases and other liquids such
as gasoline, oil, solvent, kerosene, rubber cement,
diesel and paint. It would be best for you to have
proper training on how to use this type of fire
extinguisher.
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Halon Fire Extinguisher
Among other types of fire extinguishers, this agent
is known to be retiring off the market these days.
The reason behind the nearing extermination of this
fire extinguisher is its not being environmental
and ecological. This is regularly used for fires
that occur inside planes and it is known to be very
adaptable.
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Water Fire
Extinguisher
As compared to other types of fire extinguishers,
this is the most popular one and commonly used by
many households and establishments. This is typically
used for Class A fire which is for combustible materials
based on cellulose such as cardboard, paper, wood
and other materials like styrofoam, cloth, plastics,
and trash.
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Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Unlike other types of fire extinguishers, this is
only used for Class K. Even though this can also
be used for oils, this is exclusively made for commercial
kitchen. It has been present in the market for just
a few years now.
Always keep in mind that knowing what types of fire
extinguishers will help you determine how to properly
use it in case of fire. Proper training on each
type of fire extinguisher is needed for you to be
able to do the right thing. The choice that you
will make should be dependent on the situation at
hand. If you are going to purchase for a fire extinguisher,
you must be able to decide according to what type
of fire you will most like encounter on the area
where you will designate it.
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Automatic
Automatic fire extinguishers - ABC powder and also
the perfect halon replacement, FE-36. Both models
are designed to offer fire protection in enclosed
spaces, measuring heat temperatures and automatically
reacting when a fire is detected.
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