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What are Fire Extinguishers used on ?
Water - Class A Fires General materials, carpet, curtains, paper,
wood etc. - not to be used on electrical equipment or
hot oil.
Foam - Class A and B Fires General materials (above) and flammable
liquids.
CO2 - Class B and Electrical Fires Electrical Equipment and flammable
liquid.
Powder - Class A B C and Electrical Fires - General materials, flammable
liquids, flammable gas, Electrical Equipment. Dry powder is not recommended
for use in offices, as it causes lots of damage, however, this is ideal for
industrial applications, as well as the car or kitchen.
Wet Chemical - Class F Fires - Frying Oil
How many do I need ?
At Work
In most workplaces, the general rule is one water or foam extinguisher per
200square metres plus additional extinguishers to cover special risks.
(electrical equipment, gas etc.) In addition to this, no person should be
more than 30 metres from a fire extinguisher.
In the home
A 1Kg or 2Kg powder extinguisher in the kitchen should be sufficient, this
may be supplemented by a fire blanket.
Where any person in the home may have breathing difficulties, we recommend
Installing CO2 rather than powder.
Which Fire Extinguishers should I Install ?
Offices
In a standard office, the usual combination is CO2 and Water.
CO2 covers the electrical equipment present and water covers the carpets,
curtains, paper, wood and general materials.
Warehouse
Depending on what is being stored, water would usually be the first choice,
as it has the length of throw required to reach the top of any high stacked
goods. CO2 would then be the ideal second choice for any electrical
equipment present.
Industrial Premises
This will depend on the types of substances stored or used at the premises.
In general terms, dry powder and foam would be the obvious choices, with CO2
being installed to cover specific electrical risks. (intake etc.)
Dry powder is ideal for heavy machinery as well as substances which react
violently with water, and foam will be ideal for any general materials or
flammable liquid fires / spillages.
Industrial Kitchens
In industrial kitchens, the fire extinguishers installed will depend on the
method of cooking. CO2 is recommended for electrical apparatus, Dry Powder
is recommended for flammable gas (gas ovens) and Wet Chemical extinguishers
are recommended for frying oil.
At least one 1.2 metre square fire blanket should also be installed.
Home
In general terms, a 1Kg or 2 Kg Dry Powder extinguisher should be ideal for
use in the home, and should be located in the kitchen. This extinguisher
will deal with any fire in a standard home safely, and can be used on wood,
paper and general material, flammable liquid, flammable gas and electrical
equipment. This should be supplemented by a fire blanket.
Alternatives : CO2
Car
1 or 2 Kg Dry Powder extinguisher should be ideal for use in the car. Car
extinguisher mountings are also available for purchase from this site.
Where Should Fire Extinguishers be Installed ?
In the Workplace
In the workplace, fire extinguishers should be positioned at exits, with the
exception of CO2 which should be positioned near the equipment it is
employed to cover.
At Home
In the home, all fire extinguishers / blankets should be positioned near the
exit from the kitchen.
In The Car
In the car, fire extinguishers should be positioned either under or next to
the front seats.
How Do I Install Fire Equipment ?
All fire extinguishers supplied by ourselves will arrive full and ready for use, they also
come complete with a hanging bracket for easy installation.
Fire extinguishers should ideally be installed so as their handle is 1 metre
from the ground. With smaller extinguishers, this may be extended to 1.5
metres.
Should you wish, you may also purchase extinguisher stands and cabinets from
us.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK US ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.
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