Extinguishers

Wet Chemical Extinguishers: Wet Chemical Extinguishers are used for Class F fires. Class F fires are cooking fats and oil fires. This extinguisher works by discharging a high-density substance which smoothers the fire creating a barrier which prevents the fire from spreading and allows the fire to cool.

Powder Extinguishers: Powder Extinguishers are used for Class C fires. Class C fires are flammable gases, propane, butane, methane etc. This extinguisher works by forming a barrier between the fuel and source of oxygen which interrupts the chemical reaction taking place. Powder Extinguishers should not be purchased if they are intended to

CO2 Extinguishers: CO2 Extinguishers are the go-to for electrical fires. This extinguisher works by displacing the oxygen within the fire. These work effectively on small electrical fires whilst also protecting your electrical equipment as there will be no water damage.

Foam Extinguishers: Foam extinguishers are now the go-to over water as they can extinguish Class A fires, like water, along with Class B fires. Class B fires involve flammable liquid, petrol, oil etc. This extinguisher attacks the fire on two sides of the fire triangle. It extinguishes by building up on the

Water Extinguishers: This type of extinguisher is used for Class A fires. These fires involve organic solid materials such as wood, cloth, paper, plastic, coal etc. This extinguisher will penetrate deep within the core of the fire and the water will cool the fire and extinguish it.