Fire Extinguishers supplier
We supply fire extinguishers of various types, including ABC, CO2, DCP (Dry Chemical Powder), foam, and water-based models, suitable for diverse fire safety needs across businesses and industry sectors. Our offerings are designed to meet prevailing safety standards and can include installation and maintenance services as required.
| Type | Fire Classes | How It Works | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Extinguishers | Class A (solids like wood, paper, textiles) | Sprays water to cool burning materials and prevent re-ignition |
Effective on solids, not suitable for electrical or flammable liquid fires. Types: water jet, spray, additives, mist/fog. |
| Foam Extinguishers | Class A & B (flammable liquids) | Foam seals liquid surface to starve fire of fuel |
Suitable for wood, paper, and liquid fires such as petrol. Cream label. |
| Dry Powder Extinguishers | Class A, B, C (solids, liquids, gases) and electrical fires | Coats fuel with a layer to smother fire; does not cool |
Multi-purpose use, but causes visibility loss and breathing issues. Blue label. |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Extinguishers | Class B & Electrical fires | Smothers fire by displacing oxygen |
Leaves no residue. Suitable for electrical fires and flammable liquids. Black label. |
| Wet Chemical Extinguishers | Class F (cooking oils and fats) | Cools and chemically reacts to suppress fire | Mainly used in kitchens for deep-fat fryer fires. |
Key Notes
- Stored-pressure extinguishers have the expellant gas and agent in the same chamber; most common type.
- Cartridge-operated extinguishers have expellant in a separate cartridge and are common in industrial settings.
- Some old extinguishers used toxic agents like carbon tetrachloride, now discontinued.
- Fire extinguishers are color-coded by type for easy identification (e.g., red for water, cream for foam, blue for powder, black for CO2).
- Always select the appropriate extinguisher type for the fire class to avoid worsening the fire or creating hazards.
Fire Classifications (for choosing extinguishers)
- • Class A: Solid combustibles (wood, paper, textiles)
- • Class B: Flammable liquids (petrol, oils)
- • Class C: Gases
- • Class D: Metals
- • Class E: Electrical apparatus (not a formal class but commonly referenced)
- • Class F: Cooking oils and fats