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Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers

A Portable Fire Extinguisher is one of the best and cost effective defence against property damage from fire. When used properly, Portable Fire Extinguishers can save lives and property by putting out small fires or indeed containing fires prior to the arrival of the Fire Brigade.

When considering the use of Fire Extinguishers within your premises, it is important to remember its application and intended use. To help you in your choice the following Extingushers can be used within the specified Fire Classifications.

Class A Fires

Fires involving freely burning materials e.g.(Wood, Paper, Textiles and other Carbonaceous materials)

Approriate Fire Extingushers

Water, Foam, ABC Dry Powder and Wet Chemical Extinguishers (Which carry White, Yellow or Blue labels)

Class B Fires

Fires involving flammable liquids e.g.(Petrol, Diesel, Solvents, Lubricants and Spirits) Not alcohol or Cooking Oil.

Appropriate Fire Extinguishers

Foam, ABC Dry Powder, Monnex Dry Powder and CO2 Gas Extinguishers (Which carry Yellow, Blue or Black labels) Not L2 or M28 Powder

Class C Fires

Fires involving flammable gases e.g. (Butane and Propane gas)

Appropriate Fire Extinguishers

ABC Dry Powder, and Monnex Dry Powder Extinguishers (Which carry Blue labels) Not L2 or M28 Powder

Class D Fires

Fires involving flammable metals e.g. (Sodium, Lithium, Magnesium and Alluminium when in the form of swarf or powder)

Appropriate Fire Extinguishers

L2 Powder and M28 Powder Extinguishers (Which carry Blue labels) Not ABC or Monnex Dry Powder - M28 does not cover Lithium

Electrical Fires

Fires involving electrical equipment e.g.(Photocopiers, Fax Machines and Computors etc)

Appropriate Fire Extinguishers

ABC Powder, Monnex Dry Powder and CO2 Gas Extinguishers. (Which carry Blue or Black labels) Not L2 or M28 Powder

Class F Fires

Fires involving cooking oil and fat e.g.(Olive Oil, Maize Oil, Sunflower Oil, Lard and Butter)

Appropriate Fire Extinguishers

Chemical Extinguishers (Which carry Yellow labels)
 Carriage just
 £4.00 excl. VAT
 on all orders  
 (UK Mainland Only)