How do I select the right kind of fire extinguisher to fight different types of fire?
Selecting Fire Extinguishers UK No single fire extinguisher type is totally effective on every kind of fire.In order to choose the right extinguisher you need to understand the following facts:- Fire requires 3 elements to exist, known as the fire triangle. Oxygen, Heat and Fuel. Removing any one of these elements will extinguish the fire; this is what fire extinguishers are designed to do. Extinguishers are classified according to the type of fire for which they are suitable. The four classes of fires are A, B, C and D: – Fire Extinguishers TypesThere are three main types of fire extinguisher: – water, powder and foam. Water Fire Extinguishers are suitable for class A fires. The water cools the fire and penetrates quickly into upholstery and bedding. NEVER use water on electrical fires or burning oil or fat. Standard or Multi-Purpose Dry Powder are suitable for the majority of fires (Class A, B & C).The effect of powder is to “knocks down” the flames and it is best for fires involving
