| Different Fire Extinguishers |
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ABC (TriClass
Extinguisher)
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ABC (TriClass
Extinguisher)
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| ABC type dry chemical fire extinguishers
utilize a non toxic monoammonium phoshate dry chemical agent, which is highly
effective against A, B and C class fires. |
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Dry Chemical Extinguisher |
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Dry Chemical Extinguisher |
| These regular dry chemical fire extinguishers
utilize a non-toxic, sodium bicarbonate dry chemical agent, which is effective
against B and C class fires. These extinguishers are ideal for automotive,
garages, boats and laboratories. |
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Cartridge Extinguisher |
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Cartridge Extinguisher |
| These units are ideal for high-hazard areas
where fast, effective fire protection is needed, such as mining, utilities,
forestry, transportation, petroleum and heavy industry. All units use carbon
dioxide (CO2) as the expellant gas. |
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CO2 Extinguisher |
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CO2 Extinguisher |
| CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) is a liquefied gas, which
is highly effective fighting B and C class fires. These units are ideal for
areas where contamination and/or clean-up are a concern, such as data processing
centers, labs, telecommunication rooms, food storage and processing areas. |
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Type D Metal Extinguisher |
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Type D Metal Extinguisher |
| These extinguishers are used for metal fires
involving such items as magnesium, sodium (spills and in depth), potassium and
sodium potassium alloys. |
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Foam Extinguisher |
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Foam Extinguisher |
| This new Alcohol Resistant (AR) type of
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) was specifically formulated for optimum
performance in portable fire extinguishers. These foam extinguishers are
effective on A class and both Hydrocarbon and Polar Solvent B class flammable
liquids. Applications include manufacturing facilities, construction sites,
commercial storage areas, service shops, racetracks and fueling areas. |
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Haltron Extinguisher |
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Haltron Extinguisher |
| Environmentally friendly, Halotron is today's
choice for the special hazards that Halon 1211 has been used for in the past.
These units are suitable for use in computer rooms, telecommunications
and high-tech clean rooms. Meets EPA and government requirements for a
'clean agent alternative. |
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Water Can |
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Water Can |
| Water is a non-toxic, ozone friendly
extinguishing agent. Effective on class A fires only, water should never be used
for any other class of fire fighting. Water extinguishers are an excellent
choice for schools, storerooms, attics, barns and dry good stores. |
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Type K Extinguisher |
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Type K Extinguisher |
| Considered a specialty agent, Wet Chemical
(potassium acetate) is highly effective in extinguishing K class fires,
particularly those found in deep, fat fryers. These fire extinguishers are
typically required in a commercial kitchen setting. |
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Purple K Extinguisher |
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Purple K Extinguisher |
| Potassium Bicarbonate fire extinguishers,
commonly referred to as PURPLE K, are highly effective on B and C class fires.
Common applications are military facilities, oil refineries, airport ramps,
service stations and transfer areas. |
