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Layman Fire & Safety mainly
services seven types of fire extinguishers: ABC, BC,
Water, C02, Class D, FE-36 and Type K.
In order to
understand what type of fire extinguisher is most
suitable for your needs, you need to know how fires
are classed.
CLASS A FIRES
Class A fires involve ordinary materials such as burning
paper, lumber, cardboard, plastics, etc. The extinguishers
used most for these kinds of fires are ABC and Water. |
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CLASS B FIRES
Class B fires involve flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, kerosene and common
organic solvents used in a laboratory. Extinguishers
appropriate for these kinds of fires include ABC, BC
and CO2. Water extinguishers are not appropriate for
these fires as the water will cause the fire to
spread.
CLASS C FIRES
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as
appliances, switches, panel boxes, power tools, hot plates
and stirrers. Water is a particularly dangerous medium for
extinguishing Class C fires because of the risk of
electrical shock. Therefore, the most common extinguishers
used for Class C fires are ABC, BC and FE-36.
CLASS D FIRES
Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium,
titanium, potassium and sodium as well as organic metallic
reagents such as alkyl lithiums, Grignards and diethyl zinc.
These materials burn at high temperatures and will react
violently with water or other chemicals. CO2 extinguishers
are not appropriate Class D fires because the CO2 (Carbon
Dioxide) will react with the fire. The best choice of an
extinguisher for this type of fire is Metalex.
Dry Chemical extinguishes (ABC, BC) are
your best all around choice. They have an advantage over CO2
extinguishers in that they leave a blanket of non-flammable
material on the extinguished material, which reduces the
likelihood of reignition. Because FE-36 extinguishers do not
leave behind any residue, they may be favoured when it comes
to dealing with delicate equipment.
Layman Fire & Safety will ensure that you
have the proper extinguisher for your residential or
commercial needs.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
Layman Fire & Safety is also your full service provider for
surface mount and recessed cabinets, vehicle and wall
brackets, rigid and self-adhesive signs, protective covers
and a variety of other safety items.
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