Water – Type Extinguishers (Water type fire extinguishers are used to fight ‘Class A’ fires.)
“Class A” fires: Ordinary combustible solids (Wood, paper, plastics, rubber, coal, carbon based compounds).
Color: Red Solid
Available sizes: 9.0 L
Comments: Dangerous if used on flammable liquid, energized electrical equipment and cooking oil/fat fires.
Wet Chemical – Type Extinguishers (Wet chemical type fire extinguishers are used to fight ‘Class A’ and Class ‘F’ fires.)
“Class A” fires: Ordinary combustible solids (Wood, paper, plastics, rubber, coal, carbon based compounds).
“Class F” fires: Cooking oils and fats (usually found in kitchens).
Color: Red with Oatmeal band
Available sizes: 2.0L, 7.0L
Comments: Dangerous if used on energized electrical equipment.
Foam – Type Extinguishers (Foam type fire extinguishers are used to fight ‘Class A’ and ‘Class B’ fires.)
“Class A” fires: Ordinary combustible solids (Wood, paper, plastics, rubber, coal, carbon based compounds).
“Class B” fires: Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Petrol, oil, paint, thinners, alcohol).
Color: Red with Blue band
Available sizes: 9.0L, 35L (portable wheeled type).
Comments: Dangerous if used on energized electrical equipment.
Dry Chemical Powder – Type Extinguishers (Dry chemical type extinguishers are used to fight ‘Class A, B, C & E’ fires.)
“Class C” fires: Flammable Gases (LPG, butane, hydrogen, acetylene, methane, natural gas).
“Class E” fires: Electrically energized fires (Switchboards, computers, power boards, leads).
“Class A” fires: Ordinary combustible solids (Wood, paper, plastics, rubber, coal, carbon based compounds).
“Class B” fires: Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Petrol, oil, paint, thinners, alcohol).
Color: Red with White band.
Available sizes: 0.75kg, 1.0kg, 1.5kg, 2.0kg, 2.5kg, 4.5kg, and 9.0kg
Comments: Look carefully at the extinguisher to determine if it is a BE or ABE unit, as the capability is different.
Carbon Dioxide – Type Extinguishers (Carbon dioxide type extinguishers are used to fight ‘Class E’ fires.)
“Class E” fires: Electrically energized fires (Switchboards, computers, power boards, leads).
Color: Red with Black band
Available sizes: 2.0kg, 3.5kg, and 5.0kg
Comments: Not suitable for outdoor use or smoldering deep seated “Class A” fires.