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How to choose a fire extinguisher?
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Water Fire
extinguisher
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Water extinguishers are suitable for class 'A' fires, i.e.
burning wood, paper, cloth etc. A fire not only
feeds on oxygen it also needs intense heat to sustain
itself. Water extinguishes the fire by cooling it and
leaving insufficient heat to sustain burning and also
preventing glowing embers from re-kindling.
Do not use a water extinguishers
where live electrical wires are exposed.
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Carbon Di-Oxide (CO2)
Fire extinguisher |
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Ideal
for use on all electrical risks in offices and
manufacturing where oils, spirits, solvents and other
flammable materials are used.
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Dry Powder
Fire extinguisher |
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Suitable for use fire hazard are mixed
i.e. oil, gas, electrical and particularly fires involving
flammable gases such as propane and butane.
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Foam (AFF)
Fire extinguisher |
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Highly effective for
oil fires and suitable for class 'A' and 'B' fire risks. |
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A1 FIRE SERVICES
London:
10 Barley Mow Passage, W4 4PH
Edinburgh:
28, Elm Row, EH7 4RR
Tel: 020 8987 6055
Fax: 020 8994 1533
Email:
sales@a1fire.co.uk
(Click on the E-mail address)
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