{"id":12677,"date":"2021-11-04T01:42:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T09:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=12677"},"modified":"2021-12-20T03:13:04","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T11:13:04","slug":"tips-on-choosing-the-right-type-of-fire-extinguisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/tips-on-choosing-the-right-type-of-fire-extinguisher\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Choosing The Right Type of Fire Extinguisher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a suitable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdoorsandpanels.com\/fire-extinguisher-accessories\/fire-extinguisher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fire extinguisher<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your building, first, you need to assess each room assigned for its installation. No single type of extinguisher is fully functional on every kind of fire. Therefore, it is essential to look carefully. Not only is it practical to keep fire extinguishers in your building, but it\u2019s also what the law states in different places. Choosing the wrong fire extinguisher for the job can be very dangerous and potentially make the fire worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fire Extinguisher Classes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different classes of fire extinguishers that can put out different specific types of fire. The classes are A, B, C, and D.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class A extinguishers can put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as paper and wood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class B extinguishers can put out fires on combustible liquids like gasoline, oil, and grease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class C extinguishers are only suitable for fires caused by electricity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class D extinguishers are for flammable metals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have deliberated on what possible fires the room can encounter, next you need to learn how to use a fire extinguisher. Here are the steps you need to keep in mind:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher to break the tamper seal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim the fire extinguisher at a lower angle, with the nozzle pointed at the base of the fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Quickly squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher to release the extinguishing agent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Glide the nozzle from side to side while pointing at the base of the fire until extinguished.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the fire re-ignites, repeat the last three steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Different Types of Fire Extinguishers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be only familiar with only one type of fire extinguisher, but there are many types. These types are;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and foam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry chemical<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet chemical<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning agent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water Mist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartridge-operated dry chemical<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these fire extinguishers is best for a different fire although there is some overlap. Fire extinguishers work by disrupting other parts of the fire triangle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Water and Foam<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foam fire extinguishers are typically in manufacturing plants, commercial storage facilities, fueling stations, etc. You can only use water-based fire extinguishers to extinguish Class A fires, while you can use foam-based fire extinguishers to stop Class A and Class B fires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Carbon Dioxide<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are mainly for areas that require cleanup or involve some form of contamination. They are used primarily in commercial settings such as processing areas or food storage, laboratories, and telecommunication rooms. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are for stopping Class B and Class C fires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dry Chemical<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dry chemical fire extinguisher is used mainly for fires associated with automobiles, laboratories, boats, and garages. An efficient dry chemical fire extinguisher is used primarily for Class B and Class C fires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Wet Chemical<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These fire extinguishers are often in kitchens because of the risk of fires caused by fat, grease, and oil. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are efficient on Class K fires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Clean Agent<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clean agent fire extinguisher is an extinguishing gas created to extinguish gaseous fires. This clean agent fire extinguisher is installed in a fire-suppression system. This extinguisher comprises a gas solution with 60\u201380% tetrafluoroethane, between 10 and 30% pentafluoroethane, and 10\u201330% carbon dioxide. It is typically used and is most effective on Class B and Class C fires that commonly involve propane, butane, oil, petrol, and similar substances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a suitable fire extinguisher is necessary to keep your establishments safe from any life-threatening accidents. By following these steps and tips, choosing the perfect fire extinguisher for your establishment won\u2019t be a hassle. If you require more suggestions, don\u2019t hesitate to ask for recommendations from professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When choosing a suitable fire extinguisher for your building, first, you need to assess each room assigned for its installation. No single type of extinguisher is fully functional on every kind of fire. Therefore, it is essential to look carefully. 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