Different types of fire extinguishers

8/7/2020 (Permalink)

Different types of fire extinguishers

It’s also useful to know that there are five different types of fire extinguishers for putting out different kinds of fires.

• Class A extinguishers:for use on materials like cloth, wood, and paper.
• Class B extinguishers:for use on combustible and flammable liquids like oil, gasoline, and grease.
• Class C extinguishers:best for electrical equipment and appliances like stoves, televisions, and computers.
• Class D extinguishers:for use with flammable metals.
• Class K extinguishers:best for cooking oils commonly found in commercial kitchens, including vegetable oil.

Most dwellings have a multipurpose extinguisher that covers Classes A, B, and C. You can purchase these types of fire extinguishers at any home improvement store.

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