Fire Extinguisher
ABC Fire Extinguisher
- Suitable for Class A, B, and C fires, including flammable liquids, gases, and electrical fires.
- Uses a dry chemical powder to smother the fire and interrupt the chemical chain reaction.
- Available in various sizes, including 9-kg and 2-kg models.
- Requires regular maintenance, including checking for caking every 3 months and hydrostatic pressure testing every 3 years.
- Has a life cycle of 10 years.
CO2 Fire Extinguisher
- Suitable for Class B and C fires, including electrical fires and flammable liquids.
- Uses carbon dioxide to displace oxygen and suffocate the fire.
- Available in various sizes, including 9-kg and 2-kg models.
- Requires regular maintenance, including refilling every 5 years and hydrostatic pressure testing every 5 years.
- Has a life cycle of 15 years.
Water Fire Extinguisher
- Suitable for Class A fires involving ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, and rubber.
- Uses water to cool and smother the fire.
- Available in various sizes, including 9-liter and 2.5-liter models.
- Requires regular maintenance, including refilling every year and hydrostatic pressure testing every 3 years.
- Has a life cycle of 10 years.
Clean agent Fire Extinguisher
- Suitable for Class A, B, and C fires, including flammable liquids, gases, and electrical fires.
- Uses Clean Agent to smother the fire and prevent oxygen from reaching it.
- Available in various sizes, including 6-kg and 2-kg models.
- Requires regular maintenance, including checking for caking every 3 months and hydrostatic pressure testing every 3 years.
- Has a life cycle of 10 years.
Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
- Suitable for Class K fires, including flammable liquids, gases, and kitchen fires.
- Uses kitchen to smother the fire and prevent oxygen from reaching it.
- Available in various sizes, including 6-kg and 2-kg models.
- Requires regular maintenance, including checking for caking every 3 months and hydrostatic pressure testing every 3 years.
- Has a life cycle of 10 years.
Foam Fire Extinguisher
- Suitable for Class A and B fires, including flammable liquids and gases.
- Uses foam to smother the fire and prevent oxygen from reaching it.
- Available in various sizes, including 9-liter and 6-liter models.
- Requires regular maintenance, including checking for leaks every 6 months, refilling every 2 years, and hydrostatic pressure testing every 3 years.
- Has a life cycle of 10 years.
Fire Extinguisher Class And Use
A fire extinguisher is a portable active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.)
Fire Triangle
The FIRE Triangle is a simple model for understanding the necessary ingredients for most fires. The triangle illustrates the three elements a fire needs to ignite:
- Fuel: Any combustible material, such as wood, paper, or gasoline.
- Oxygen: An oxidizing agent that supports combustion.
- Heat: and extinguishes it.
Types of Fire (Classification of Fire)
According to Indian standards, fires are classified into four categories:
Class A (Solid): Fires involving solid combustible materials such as cloth, wood, plastic, rubber, and nylon.
Class B (Liquid): Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, thinner, kerosene, oil, olive oil, paints, spirits, and chemicals.
Class C (Gas): Fires involving flammable gases such as propane, butane, methane, argon, and helium. Electrical fires are also considered Class C fires.
Class D (Metal): Fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium.
Cooking gas:
- LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) such as propane and butane
- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) such as Methane
Welding gas:
- Argon
- Helium
- Carbon dioxide
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher:
- Pull the pin: This releases the extinguisher’s safety mechanism.
- Aim at the base of the fire: Direct the nozzle at the base of the fire, not the flames.
- Squeeze the lever: This releases the extinguishing agent.
- Sweep the spray from side to side: Move the nozzle from side to side to cover the entire area of the fire.
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance:
It is important to regularly maintain fire extinguishers to ensure they are in working order. This includes:
- Visual inspection: Check for leaks, damage, or corrosion.
- Weight check: Ensure the extinguisher is within the specified weight range.
- Pressure check: Have the extinguisher hydrostatically tested by a qualified technician.
- Recharging: Have the extinguisher refilled after use or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Fire Safety Tips:
- Install fire extinguishers in your home and workplace.
- Make sure everyone knows how to use a fire extinguisher.
- Keep fire extinguishers clear of obstructions.
- Have fire extinguishers inspected and serviced regularly.
- Create a fire escape plan and practice it regularly
Industry Required
Home & Car
- ABC Powder Types Extinguisher
- CO2 Types Extinguisher
- Kitchen Types Extinguisher
School & Education Sector
- ABC Powder Types Extinguisher
- CO2 Types Extinguisher
- Clean Agent Types Extinguisher
Offices Sector
- ABC Powder Types Extinguisher
- CO2 Types Extinguisher
- Clean Agent Types Extinguisher
Hospital Sector
- Foam Types Extinguisher
- Water Types Extinguisher
- CO2 Types Extinguisher
- Clean Agent Types Extinguisher
Electric Room & Panel
- CO2 Types Extinguisher
- Clean Agent Types Extinguisher
- ABC Types Extinguisher
Hotel & Restaurant Sector
- Foam Types Extinguisher
- Water Types Extinguisher
- CO2 Types Extinguisher
- Clean Agent Types Extinguisher