Fire
Extinguishers
Types of
fire – classification
A : fire
involving flammable solids eg wood, paper, textiles, fabrics etc
B : fire
involving flammable liquids eg petrol, oil, fat, paint, solvents,
grease etc.
C : Fire
involving flammable gases eg propane, butane, natural gasses etc.
E : Fires
involving electrical equipment eg computers, printers etc.
Foam
extinguisher
Colour:
cream
Produces a
water based, film forming foam which blankets the surface of the fire
creating
a smothering and cooling effect
Fire
classifications this type of extinguisher is suitable for: A & B
Dry Powder
extinguishers
Colour:
blue
Covers fire
surface with fine dry powder which prevents oxygen from feeding the
flames and
any chance of re-igniting
Fire
classifications this type of extinguisher is suitable for: A, B & C
(please
check product description as some are not suitable for A fires)
Carbon
Dioxide extinguishers
Colour:
black
Creates no
residue when putting out fires so no water/foam damage to clear
afterwards
Fire
classifications this type of extinguisher is suitable for: A, B, E
Water
extinguishers
Colour: red
Water
saturates flames allowing to cool, prevents re-ignition
Fire
classifications this type of extinguisher is suitable for: A only
Warranties
All fire
extinguishers come with a 5 year warranty
Fire
blankets
Manufactured
from woven glass fibre. Shaken out this ‘blankets’ the flames. Useful
in
kitchen areas