Fire Extinguishers Types...

Fire Extinguishers Types

There are many fire extinguisher types and uses but in emergencies the fire extinguisher is necessary for safety and preventing damage. These are safety equipment that everyone knows how to use but all that are not the same. They come in different types, each has a specific class of fire. Universal fire protection provides all types of fire extinguishers at reasonable rates.

1-CO2 Fire Extinguishers

CO2 gas is well-known for its known conductive and clean extinguishing agent. They contain CO2 gas which is discharged as a cold. The mechanism of gas is simple, it displaces oxygen in the air around the fire, suppresses the fire, and cools the fuel which prevents restoration.

Uses and Applications 

Fire extinguisher gas is significantly effective for these classes.

• Class B Fires

These include flammable liquids such as oils, gasoline, and other oils.CO2 is effective in these situations as it can quickly suppress the fire and leave the residue.

• Class C Fires

It includes electrical equipment. The CO2 is a non-conductive gas. It is suitable for electrical equipment without causing further damage or conducting electricity.

CO2 extinguishers are commonly used in specific environments and protect against emergencies.

• Electrical control rooms and Data servers 
• Laboratories
• Industrial sites
• Restaurants and Kitchens 

2-Water-type Fire Extinguishers

In fire situations, water-type fire extinguishers are the oldest and most widely used sources of fighting against fires. These are famous for simple operations, and effectiveness and are very easy to use. Water extinguishers designed for extinguishing class A fires that include common fuels such as wood, cloth, and some plastics. These use the cooling effects of water to extinguish flames and design different tools in different areas from residential to commercial environments.

Uses of water type 

It is commonly used in a class A Fire. These are included in combustible materials such as 

• Wood 
• Paper
• Clothes 
• Certain Places 
• Offices
• Schools 
• Residential Areas 
• Warehouses

3-Dry Powder Type

Dry powder fire extinguishers are also known as ABC fire extinguishers because it is related to class A, B, and C fires. Dry powder is not used in enclosed spaces. This is because the powder is seamlessly inhaled and the remaining residue is very difficult to clean up after. It is also used in electrical fires. It is specially used in flammable metals. Dry powder put off the fire by forming a barrier between the fuel and oxygen.

Uses of Dry Powder

It is used in organic materials such as in

• Paper and cupboard
• Wood and coal
• Fabrics and textiles
• Flammable liquids and cool
• Flammable gases like acetylene and petroleum gas.
• Dry powder is used in flammable metals such as titanium and magnesium.

4-Halotron Fire Extinguishers

The Halotrron is a clean agent as a fire extinguishing agent. Furthermore, This means that it is environmentally friendly and does not cause destruction to the environment. But the clean agent Halton is a good fire-suppressing agent that quickly removes the fire. This type can fight some classes of fire such as 

• Class A Fire 

It is usable if wood, cloth, and paper hold fire,

• Class B Fire

Halotron fire extinguishers can be used in flammable liquids.

• Class C Fire

The clean agent serves as a fire extinguishing agent is nonconductive and protects electrical equipment. In this way, this eliminates the risk of electric shock

Uses and Applications

Halotron fire extinguishers are flexible and therefore can be placed in several settings. It is including 

• Residential areas 
• Commercial areas
• Vehicles

5-Wet Chemical Type 

Wet chemical fire extinguishers are also famous as kitchen fire extinguishers and are mainly designed as kitchen fire extinguishers and food processing units. Cooking fires take place due to the fats and oils 

A solution of potassium serves as the fire extinguishing agent in wet chemical fire extinguishers. Another outstanding feature is that it is used as a clean agent in wet chemicals fire extinguishers. However, The clean agent does not leave any residue and hence no issue is created and keeps the environment clean. But It is very simple and easy to use at the time of need.

Uses of wet chemical 

It is specifically suitable for 

Class K fires

This class is commonly used in commercial kitchens and manufacturing units can easily resist with the K-type fire extinguishers.

Because of their Particular use, it is installed in these places.