EXTINGUISHERS
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Water extinguishers are suitable for Class A type fires involving combustible
materials such as wood, paper and fabrics. Water is a fast and efficient means
of extinguishing these materials. It works by having a rapid cooling effect, so
that insufficient heat remains to sustain burning and continuous ignition
ceases. Manufactured in both stored pressure and gas cartridge versions, water
extinguishers are available in two models: 9 and 6 Litre. |
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Foam spray extinguishers (AFFF), are ideal for multi-risk situations where
both Class A combustible materials and Class B flammable liquid risks are likely
to be found. Foam sparay extinguishers are especially suitable for Class B fires
involving flammable liquids such as oils, spirits, greases, fats and certain
plastics. Manufactured in four stored pressure models: 9, 6, 2 and 1 Litres, and
two gas cartridge models: 2 and 1 Litre. |
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Powder extinguishers are suitable for use on Class A, B and also Class C type
fires involving flammable gases such as propane and butane. Powder is also
highly effective for electrical hazards. This multi-purpose powder interfers
with the combustion process and provides rapid-fire knock down. Multi-purpose
powder extinguishers are Manufactured in five stored pressure models: 9, 6, 4, 2
and 1 Kilogram, and three gas cartridge models: 9, 6, and 4 kilogram. |
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CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguishers are for class B and C fires. They don't
work very well on class A fires because the material usually reignites. CO2
extinguishers have an advantage over dry chemical in that they leave behind no
harmful residue. That makes carbon dioxide a good choice for an electrical fire
involving a computer or other delicate instrument. Note that CO2 is a bad choice
for a flammable metal fires such as Grignard reagents, alkyllithiums and sodium
metal because CO2 reacts with these materials. |
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