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The different types of fire extinguishers and their uses
Class A Fires – Combustible Materials
Class B Fires – Flammable Liquid
Flammable gases
Class D Fires – Combustible Metals
Electrical Fires – Electrical Equipment
Class F Fires – Cooking Oils
Class B extinguishers
List of fire extinguisher types and uses:
ABC Dry Powder -
Primarily used on Class A, B, and C fires. This element is usually a mixture of monoammonium phosphate and ammonium sulfate. This fire extinguisher is applicable to fire areas such as gasoline combustion, warehouses, gas stations, construction sites and electrical equipment rooms.
Carbon dioxide-based -
Charged with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas at high pressure. These fire extinguishers CO2 are commonly used in laboratories, mechanical rooms, kitchens or areas where flammable liquids are stored.
Clean Agent -
This is clean, residue-free, eco-friendly equipment suitable for industrial fields containing electronic products such as computers and machines. Clean agent fire extinguishers typically use inert gases or chemicals that are stored in a container and dispersed into the air. A fire has been detected. This type of fire extinguisher is applicable to museums, libraries, communication centers and server rooms.
Mechanical Foam –
Useful on fires such as oil, petroleum, solvents, grease, paint, etc. Fire extinguishers use blanketing and cooling effects to extinguish fires. The device is equipped with a special cap and has a controlled mechanism.
Modular Automatic -
Uses sprinkler technology to extinguish fire outbreaks. The fire extinguisher comes with an airtight nozzle system. The nozzle is activated when the surrounding environment exceeds a critical temperature range. Modular automatic fire extinguishers are mainly used in vehicle engines, computer areas, server rooms, electrical panels, etc.
Trolley Mounted –
Larger capacity fire extinguishers are typically trolley mounted. The equipment is mounted on a trolley and is heavy so it can be easily moved. This type of fire extinguisher is suitable for extinguishing fires involving gasoline, oil, paint, chemicals, etc.
Water Mist –
Discharges clean, deionized water through the nozzle spray outlet. This mist layer is non-conductive and non-toxic, so it extinguishes fires without damaging the surrounding space.
