What is a Fire Extinguisher?
A Fire Extinguisher is a small fire safety device to extinguish early stage fires quickly and prevent potential hazards. They are lightweight yet control fire before it spreads while saving lives and property.
Why do you think fire extinguishers are important? The reason is simple. A fire extinguisher helps to put out small fires. Not only that, by putting out fire at the primary level, the extinguisher helps us to protect the environment from burning debris and smoke. Researches have shown that a small extinguisher can handle 80% of all the fire incidents. It diminishes the damage and stops the fire from becoming more disastrous.
Types of Fire Extinguishers & It’s Usage
Kanex Fire explains the different types of Fire extinguishers and their uses.
Do you know a single fire suppression device cannot tackle every type of fire? It’s because each extinguisher contains a different type of extinguishing agent that handles different classes of fires. That’s why it's crucial to choose the right fire extinguisher to achieve perfect fire safety.
Here is a list of various types of extinguishers:
ABC Fire Extinguishers
ABC Fire Extinguishers are one of the multipurpose devices that can put out various classes of Fire. As the name suggests this type is effective for class A, B, and C fires.
BC Fire Extinguishers
BC fire extinguishers can put out class B fires involving flammable liquids and gases, oil, solvents, grease, tars, lacquers, and oil best paints. This type is also effective for Class C fires, involving energized electrical equipment.
Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers
It is a type of gaseous fire suppression. The gas reduces the oxygen level of the fire impeding the chain reaction. Clean agent fire extinguishers are non conductive, safe, eco friendly, and clean.
CO2 Fire Extinguishers
The carbon dioxide extinguisher is one of the cleanest extinguishers that doesn't require any cleanup. CO2 fire extinguishers use carbon dioxide to displace oxygen which effectively suffocates the fire.
Water Fire Extinguishers
These extinguishers dispense a stream of water to extinguish the fire. Water fire extinguishers are suitable for class A fires.
Foam Fire Extinguishers
The foam fire extinguishers are perfect for extinguishing fire of Class A type and the liquid fire of Class B. However, this extinguisher cannot handle the gaseous fires.
Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguishers
Lithium-ion batteries are extremely sensitive to heat and if the battery pack fails, it busts and causes fire. These Lithium-ion Battery fire extinguishers are designed to put off this type of fire.
Automatic Modular Type Fire Extinguishers
These types of automatic fire extinguishers are perfect for unoccupied spaces. It automatically detects and suppresses fire without human intervention.
Special Application Fire Extinguishers
Our Special Application Fire Extinguishers protect against Class K, Class D, and combustible fires.
Classes of fire
Do you know about the types of fire? Before choosing the correct fire extinguisher, you should know about different types of fire classes.
A Class Fire:
It includes flammable solids like wood, cloth, plastic, etc that cause Class A fires. It is the most common type of fire.
Class B Fire:
It involves flammable liquids, gases, or greases such as oil, alcohol, gasoline, and petroleum products.
C Class Fire:
This C class fire occurs due to flammable gases which are explosive in nature like hydrogen, butane or methane. Gaseous fires start instantly and spread vehemently and explosively.
D Class Fire:
A class D fire includes combustible metals such as magnesium, potassium, etc which are extremely explosive in nature. A highly specialized extinguishing agent is needed to subdue metal fire or else firefighting can be fatal.
Class E Fire:
A Class E fire or Electrical fire arising out from electrically energized devices.
K Class Fire OR Class F Fire:
F OR K type fire caused by super-heated cooking oil or fats is called class F fire. It is a major source of fires in the kitchen.
How to Use A Fire Extinguisher?
Step 1: P - Pull the Pin - The fire extinguishers come with a pin at the top of the device. Pull the pin to break the seal and make it functional.
Step 2: A - Aim - Aim at the fire while maintaining a safe distance. Point the nozzle of the fire extinguishing device towards the base of the fire.
Step 3: S - Squeeze - Squeeze the handles of the extinguisher together to discharge the extinguishing component stored inside the device. To stop the stream of discharge, just release the handle.
Step 4: S - Sweep - As you approach the fire, sweep the nozzle from side to side. However, keep the direction of the nozzle at the base of the fire for maximum effectiveness.
How to Maintain Your Fire Extinguisher?
To keep your emergency fire suppressors in working condition, maintaining it is a key. Here are some tips.
- Inspect Monthly: Make sure your extinguisher has no visible damage, leaks, or broken seal.
- Check the Pressure Gauge: Ensure the needle is in the green zone. The needle in the Fire Extinguisher indicates whether the extinguisher is properly pressurized or not.
- Keep it Clean: Wipe off dust, grease, or any debris that may obstruct the extinguisher’s functionality.
- Shake Dry Chemical Extinguishers: If you have dry chemical extinguishers, shake them occasionally to prevent the power from drying.
- Professional Service: Extinguishers should be inspected professionally at least once a year.
Why Choose Kanex Fire Extinguishers?
- ISO-certified and meets international safety standards.
- Designed to douse fire fast and effectively.
- Made from high-quality materials for longevity and efficiency.
- Lightweight and easy to use.
- Available in a wide range to suit various fire hazards
- End to End Technical Expertise
- Product with Warranty
- On-Time Delivery Process
- Prompt After Sales Service
- PAN India Network
Our fire extinguishers are manufactured in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, which is ISO certified. We are committed to providing the best fire fighting equipment at a cost-effective price. Our products meet the required industry standards by providing exceptional performance.
We take pride in serving diverse industries and organizations by providing them with complete fire safety. Our esteemed clients rely on our product extremely, and we continuously aim to provide the best fire fighting solutions for their needs.
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