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CO2 Extinguisher.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Extinguishers are identified by a black coloured band around the top of the cylinder.
Carbon
Dioxide fire extinguishers are recommended for Class ‘E’ electrical
hazard fires, but also have limited capabilities for extinguishing
small, indoor Class ‘A’ paper and Class ‘B’ flammable liquid fires.
Class B – Flammable liquids (limited)
Class E – Electrically energised equipment |
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ABE Powder Extinguisher.
Powder extinguishers are identified by a white band around the top of the cylinder.
They are the most widely used type of extinguisher. They discharge a fine powder that absorbs fuel molecules, depriving the fire of a fuel source. They are also commonly
used in boats, vehicles and caravans.
Powder Fire Extinguishers ABE are suitable for the following types of fire:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber
Class B – Flammable liquids
Class C – Combustible gases
Class E – Electrically energised equipment
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BE Powder Extinguisher.
Like the ABE Powder Fire Extinguisher,
the Powder Fire Extinguisher BE is also distinguished by a white
coloured band around the top of the cylinder. They are also commonly
used in boats, vehicles and caravans.
They discharge a fine powder that absorbs fuel molecules, depriving the fire of a fuel source.
Class B – Flammable liquids
Class E – Electrically energised equipment
Class F – Cooking oils or fats
Class C – Combustible gases
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WET CHEMICAL Extinguisher.
Wet
Chemical Fire Extinguishers, marked by an oatmeal coloured band, are
effective against fires involving cooking oils and fats.
Wet Chemical fire extinguishers
are especially designed for fat and oil fires (Class F). The extinguishers use
saponification agents to quickly kill the fire and stop re-ignition. They are
able to do this by forming a thick layer on the fat or oil, turning it into a
soap like substance. Wet chemical extinguishers are also suitable for Class A
fires (wood and paper).
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics and rubber
Class F – Cooking oils or fats |
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WATER Extinguisher.
Water Fire Extinguishers are completely red with no coloured band
Water
Fire Extinguishers discharge a stream of water onto the fire, lowering
the temperature of the burning material to below ignition point.
Water extinguishers are efficient on Class A fires involving
paper,wood and textiles.
Water Fire Extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber |
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AFFF Foam Extinguisher. Foam fire extinguishers are marked with a blue band.
Foam provides a blanket covering on flammable liquid and oil fires
class B fires.As well as class A fires.
Foam Fire Extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber
Class B – Flammable liquids |
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Fire Blanket.
Fire blankets are used for putting out flames that start
from cooking or clothing fires. The best place for location of fire
blankets is in the kitchen or cooking area. A suitable location is
between the stove and the kitchen exit.
Fire blankets are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class F – Cooking oils or fats |
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