| The right bucket for the right type of fire - this is | | | | and office members undergo the fire training. |
| the rule when it comes to selecting an | | | | Fortunately enough, this type of extinguisher is |
| extinguisher. Contrary to what most people may | | | | only mildly corrosive to our skin and household |
| be aware of, not all fires can be nor should be put | | | | objects unlike the output of the co2 fire |
| out using water or water based fire extinguishers. | | | | extinguisher and the wet chemical fire extinguisher |
| The powder fire extinguisher is an extremely | | | | which can cause quite a bit of harm when you |
| versatile device for putting out at least three | | | | make contact with its contents. |
| classes or types of fires A, B & C. Class A | | | | As per instructions, it is safe to use on Classes A, |
| would be fires caught on fabric, paper and wood. | | | | B & C. For Class A & B, simply pull the |
| Class B are flammable fluids such as alcohol and | | | | pin, aim and shoot. Stand a few meters away and |
| Class C would be electrical equipment. If you think | | | | watch the powder take out the flame. For Class |
| any one of these three would be something you | | | | C which is electrical fire, make sure that you aim |
| need to watch out for, then this bucket may be | | | | at a fire without a live current. If possible, shut |
| for you! | | | | down the electricity first before spraying to |
| There are a few common things that you cant | | | | prevent reignition. Even so, watch the site where |
| use ths extinguisher for such as cooking oil fire, | | | | the fire started and be wary of it going live again |
| which rarely happens in the household. (This needs | | | | - as fires may reignite due to its high |
| a wet chemical fire extinguisher). For your | | | | temperatures. DO NOT use for restaurant |
| business if it isn't a restaurant, then the powder | | | | cooking oil fires - as the high temperatures will |
| fire extinguisher takes out a good number of fires | | | | outdo the output of the powder fire extinguisher. |
| around you. Whether it be your desk or desktop | | | | If you own a restaurant, you are probably |
| that is caught on fire, this one can take it out | | | | required to have a wet chemical extinguisher for |
| safety and effectively. This is why this type of | | | | this purpose. |
| fire extinguisher is ideal for meeting the Fire Risk | | | | Remember to use the right bucket for the right |
| Assessment standards under the Fire Safety | | | | kind of fire. Get educated on the different classes |
| Order (2005). A versatile fire safety device | | | | of fires and get to know them a bit more in |
| indeed. | | | | detail. In this sense, it is helpful to consult with |
| In using this type of extinguisher, make sure that | | | | your local fire station and / or a reputable fire |
| you follow the safety and operating instructions | | | | safety equipment dealer. This way, you will be |
| to the letter. It helps of course to consult with | | | | able to know which equipments will work best for |
| your local fire marshall and make you, your family | | | | you. |