It is mainly composed of a cylinder, a machine head, a pressure gauge, a valve, a siphon, a gas storage cylinder, a spray system, a bracket (hook), a nozzle (nozzle), etc., usually with a trademark and a factory certificate. If it is a cart-type fire extinguisher, there is an additional travel system. Different types of fire extinguishers have different ingredients: the dry powder fire extinguisher contains dry powder fire extinguishing agent, the foam fire extinguisher contains aluminum sulfate and sodium bicarbonate solution, the carbon dioxide fire extinguisher bottle […]

How to use a dry powder fire extinguisher (used for Classes A, B, C and electrical fires)

Stand at least 5-7 metres from the fire.
Break the tamperproof seal and pull the pin.
Hold the operating lever in one hand and with the other, remove the discharge hose nozzle from its storage point. Hold the discharge hose 5cm from the nozzle.
While holding the fire extinguisher, ensure it remains in the upright position.
Face the fire extinguisher away from the fire, and gently squeeze the handle for a short sharp burst – this […]

Sodium bicarbonate dry powder fire extinguishers are suitable for initial fires of flammable, combustible liquids, gases and live equipment; ammonium phosphate dry powder fire extinguishers can be used for the above-mentioned types of fires and can also extinguish initial fires of solid materials.

When fighting a flammable and flammable liquid fire, the dry powder fire extinguisher should be aimed at the main part of the flame. If the liquid fire to be extinguished is flowing and […]

Generally, the labels of dry powder fire extinguishers are marked as Class A, Class B and Class C fires, so they are also called ABC dry powder fire extinguishers. Which types of fires correspond to these types of fires? Class A fires refer to solid fires, such as fires caused by solid materials such as buildings, wood, cloth, and plastics; Class B fires refer to fires caused by flammable liquids, such as fires caused by liquid materials such as oil; […]

water fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers are designed to put Class A fires and are used in different ways depending on the type of fire they are being used on.

Only tackle small fires with an extinguisher. If the fire has taken hold do not fight the fire but evacuate immediately and warn others of the fire, then call the fire and rescue service. If you tackle the fire, make sure you stay at a safe distance and […]