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Fire Extinguisher Selection Chart

Fire Extinguisher Selection Chart

Fire extinguishers are usually the initial defense when combating a fire.
Choosing the wrong type of fire extinguisher can have disasterous effects. A1 Fire and Safety have included this guide to help you in choosing the appropriate fire extinguisher.

Contents Extinguisher Fire Class Colour Variant
WATER Water Extinguisher
[ Details ] 		Fire Class A
Wood - Paper - Textiles - rubbish etc. 		Water Extinguisher Colours
Pre 1999 / After 1999
FOAM Foam Extinguisher
[ Details ] 		Fire Class A - B
Wood - Paper - Textiles - rubbish etc.
Flammable Liquids. 		Foam Extinguisher Colours
Pre 1999 / After 1999
WET CHEMICAL Wet Chemical Extinguisher
[ Details ] 		Fire Class A - F
Wood - Paper - Textiles - rubbish etc.
Cooking Oils and Fats 		Wet Chemical Extinguisher Colours
Pre 1999 / After 1999
CARBON DIOXIDE Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher
[ Details ] 		Fire Class A - B - (E) - F
Wood - Paper - Textiles - rubbish etc.
Flammable Liquids
Live Electrical Equipment
Cooking Oils and Fats 		Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher Colours
Pre 1999 / After 1999
Dry Chemical (POWDER) Powder Extinguisher
[ Details ] 		Powder Extinguisher Type 1
Fire Class A - B - (E)
Wood - Paper - Textiles - rubbish etc.
Flammable Liquids
Live Electrical Equipment

Powder Extinguisher Type 2
Fire Class B - E and also can be used on F class fires
Flammable Liquids
Live Electrical Equipment
Cooking Oils and Fats 		Powder Extinguisher Colours
Pre 1999 / After 1999

If you are unsure as to what fire extinguisher to use contact an expert for information.