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Types of extinguishers
  Fire Protection Online Ltd :: Types of extinguishers

Types of extinguishers


It is never easy to choose from the different types of fire extinguishers so we have produced a chart to help you decide which ones are good for which fire risks. Just click the links or images to see the various sizes and prices for each type. There is also a print facility at the bottom right of the chart to get a pdf copy.

Section 1 - Classes of fire and fire extinguisher types

Section 2 - How many extinguishers do you need?

Section 3 - Where to position your fire fighting equipment

Section 4 - Different ways to wall hang or stand your extinguishers

Section 5 - Annual maintenance and monthly inspections

Section 6 - How to save money on your maintenance

Which Extinguisher to use

 
    wood, paper, textiles, fabric petrol, diesel, oils, liquids

gas, butane, methane, etc

metals, magnesium, swarf

electrics, computers, machinery, etc

cooking oil, deep fat fryers

Water Water Fire Extinguisher Use          
Hydrospray
(Water Additive)
Water Fire Extinguisher Use
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This is much better for offices, shops, hotels, etc than plain water
      Use
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This extinguisher has a special safety nozzle to make it safe to use near (but not directly on) electrical equipment. But, you must have CO2 extinguishers for the electrical risks
 
CO2
(Carbon Dioxide)
CO2 Fire Extinguisher   Use     Use  
Foam
(AFFF)
AFFF Foam Fire Extinguisher   Use
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Best for fuel and running liquid fires
    Use
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This extinguisher has a special safety nozzle to make it safe to use near (but not directly on) electrical equipment. But, you must have CO2 extinguishers for the electrical risks
 
Powder Powder Fire Extinguishers Use
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Best for multiple risk areas like workshops, vehicles and homes but not to be used for offices, shops, hotels
Use Use
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Gas fires are best extinguished by turning the gas off. If it cannot be turned off, the explosion risk from escaping gas is worse so leave it burning
  Use
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Safe to use on electrical equipment but CO2 is much better and powder will make a mess that needs cleaning up
 
Metal Powder
(M28 and L2)
Metal Powder M28 L2 Extinguishers       Use
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The only extinguishers for metal fires but make sure you select the correct one (L2 does it all). Training recommended
   
Monnex Powder Monnex Extinguisher   Use
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Most powerful powder in any portable extinguisher. Fantastic for airport and high fire risk use
Use
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Gas fires are best extinguished by turning the gas off. If it cannot be turned off, the explosion risk from escaping gas is worse so leave it burning
  Use
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Safe to use o n electrical equipment but CO2 is much better and powder will make a mess that needs cleaning up
 
Wet Chemical 6 Litre Wet Chemical Extinguisher Use
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Although suitable for class A fires, this extinguisher is only designed for commercial kitchens with deep fat fryers
        Use
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Nothing else will put out a fire in a commercial deep fat fryer. All other extinguishers are dangerous in this situation
Hose Reel Fire Hose Reel Extinguisher Use          

Section 1 - Classes of fire and fire extinguisher types

Section 2 - How many extinguishers do you need?

Section 3 - Where to position your fire fighting equipment

Section 4 - Different ways to wall hang or stand your extinguishers

Section 5 - Annual maintenance and monthly inspections

Section 6 - How to save money on your maintenance





This is a list of our most popular extinguishers - just click a blue link and you will be taken to the page. From there, you'll see all of the various sizes, images and prices with and without VAT with a link to each one
CO2 fire extinguishers | foam fire extinguishers | powder fire extinguishers | water fire extinguishers | wet chemical fire extinguisher | chrome fire extinguishers | hydrospray fire extinguishers

Or, why not have a look at our home fire safety equipment? This is one of our most popular categories
fire blankets, smoke alarms, car fire extinguishers, fire escape ladders, lifeaxe,

For class D metal fires, airports, heliports, shipping, etc, we have a range of specialised fire extinguishers
automatic fire extinguishers, wheeled fire extinguishers, class D fire extinguisher



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But that is not all that we do - over 70% of our customers buy something from our Jalite fire safety signs Unlike most signs, ours are Jalite AAA (triple-A) photoluminescent as specified in the marine industry
fire extinguisher signs, fire action notice sign, fire exit signs and double sided hanging exit signs

Nothing is more frustrating than try to find somewhere safe and permanent to position and fix your fire fighting equipment so here is a selection of various fixings and holders for every extinguisher situation
fire extinguisher stands, wall brackets, fire extinguisher box or why not try our transport brackets?

Of course, there are many other areas of fire prevention whether it be temporary or permanent premises
fire exit equipment - mobile fire point trolley - fire alarms - rotary fire alarm bell - fire bucket - fire hose reels

And, if the above sections did not have what you were looking for, try this selection of general safety equipment or try using the quick "search" box at top of the right column near the credit card images
first aid kits | fire log book | aerosol fire gas horn | fire warden | fire extinguisher accessories
 
 


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