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Class A: These are fires that involve carbonaceous materials such as Wood, Paper and Textiles. |
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Class B: These are fires that involve flammable liquids such as Petrol, Oils, Paints and Solvents. They can also involve liquefiable solids such as wax and shoe polish. |
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Class C: These are fires that involve flammable gases such as Methane, Propane, Butane and Acetylene. |
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Class D: These are fires that involve flammable metals such as Magnesium, Aluminium, Titanium and Lithium. |
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Class F: These are fires that involve cooking oils such as Olive, Sunflower and Vegetable oils. |
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This icon is depicted on extinguishers that may fight fires which are complicated by the presence of live electrical equipment or wiring. |
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The CO2 fire extinguisher is ideal for electrical or flammable liquid fires. This is a clean gas extinguisher so is perfect for office and workshop environments. Both these extinguishers have non-conductive, anti-static horns.
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Dry Powder is a highly versatile medium for tackling most types of fires. Considered as a multi-purpose fire extinguisher it can tackle A, B & C class fires. It is effective on electrical hazards, flammable liquids and gases which makes this ideal for vehicle fires.
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Spray foam fire extinguishers provide a fast, powerful means of tackling flammable liquids. The foam forms a seal over the surface to prevent re-ignition. Ideal for multi-risk usage and safe to use in close proximity to electrical equipment. It can tackle both A & B class fires and therefore it is ideal for office and Workshop environments.
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The Water fire extinguisher is still one of the most useful and cost-effective ways to put out free-burning materials such as paper, wood and fabrics. The model depicted is a 9ltr that discharges as a jet therefore giving it a greater throw distance than a spray version.
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The Water Spray fire extinguisher with additive one of the best things to happen to fire extinguishers in years. With its special additive, it delivers a fire fighting capability that is the equivalent of a 9ltr Water. The two sizes available mean that it is lighter and therefore easier to use. Ideal for the office on wood, paper and textiles and safe to use in an area with electrical equipment due to it passing the 35Kv conductivity test.
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An extremely effective fire extinguisher designed specifically for fires involving cooking oils and fats. The chemical knocks out the flames, cools the burning oil and seals the surface preventing re-ignition. The extinguisher is easy to use, producing a gentle but highly effective spray which helps prevent hot oil splashing on the user. As this extinguisher also carries an A rating it means that Powders or Foams are no longer required in a kitchen.
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