Halon Fire Extinguishers
The ban on Halon fire extinguishers was implemented following the Montreal Protocol of 1987 and subsequent extension at Kyoto a decade later. The details are in EC Regulation 3093/94 [...]
The ban on Halon fire extinguishers was implemented following the Montreal Protocol of 1987 and subsequent extension at Kyoto a decade later. The details are in EC Regulation 3093/94 [...]
There are several types of dry powder fire extinguisher, also known as dry chemical extinguishers, that are filled with powder and pressurised with nitrogen. The powders are chemical compounds formulated [...]
Like Co2, Clean Agent fire suppressant is stored as a liquid under pressure that turns to gas on discharge to air. Clean agent extinguishers were developed as an environmentally acceptable alternative to [...]
Wet chemical fire extinguishers employ a pressurised solution of alkali salts in water and are used for Class F cooking oil or fat fires. Its principal application is in kitchens and food [...]
Co2 (Carbon Dioxide) fire extinguishers are ideal for fires involving delicate electrical equipment and Class B liquid fires. They do not work by cooling the fire and therefore not recommended for [...]
The ABC Dry Powder (or Dry Chemical) charged fire extinguisher is a multi-purpose fire extinguisher and can be used on Classes A, B & C fires. They can also [...]
Foam fire extinguishers (or AFFF fire extinguishers) are more versatile than water and are lighter in weight compared with water equivalents delivering similar supressant performance. Foam fire extinguishers can [...]
Water fire extinguishers can be used for Class A fires i.e. solids only, such as wood, paper, plastics and fabrics. They are not suitable for controlling Class B liquid fires [...]
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