There is a
type A (ordinary combustibles, leaving Ash),
type B (flammable and combustible liquids),
type C (conductive electrical equipment),
type D (to put out burning metal), and
type K, used in commercial Kitchens for frying grease fires.
There are more than three types of fire extinguishers, based on the agent they apply. Available types include those that use: * Water * Dry powder * Wet chemical * Foam * Carbon dioxide Fire extinguishers are given classifications to make selection of the appropriate type easier during the stressful time when a fire is first discovered. Each country has its own classification scheme.
Fire extinguishers are classified by the type of fire they can be used on: Class A, B, C, D, or K.
They are also typed according to whether they are internal pressure, external pressure cartridge or manual pump pressure.
Finally, there are hundreds of types of chemicals that can be used in various combinations for many different classes of fire extinguisher.
There are several types, such as:
Other specific types of extinguishers exist only for certain metals and chemicals, as they are designed to fight the fire in a way that is unique to that material.
There are more than four classes of fires and an extinguisher for each class.
A
ABC
B
BC
C
D
K
Within each type there may be multiple additional sub-classes (such as A for water and A for foam).
Different TYPES include: Stored-pressure, cartridge-operated, and pump-operated. Obsolete types include inverting types and chemical foam.
co2
CO2 (Carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers can be used only on paper/cloth, and electrical, fires. Depending on the class of fire, different types of fire extinguishers need to be used to effectively put out the fires. E.g., oil or chemical fires cannot be extinguished by use of CO2 or water. They need foam. The main types of extinguishers are:
1. CO2 (carbon dioxide)
2. DCP (dry chemical powder)
3. Foam
4. The latest is ABC (not sure) which can be used on all classes of fires.
Blah blah blah. there are 27 different types
In the USA, there are five classes of fire extinguishers, one for each class of fire, labeled A, B, C, D, and K.
The different types of fire extinguishers are listed in classes according to which is appropriate for what type of fire. Below is an article which goes into the different classes of fire extinguishers.
to put out fire In other words, because there are different types of fires there are different types of fire extinguishers. The label will tell you what type of fire it is designed for.
There are different types of fire extinguishers. For a boat it would be best to get a portable type like those designed for use in automobiles.
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
Depending on the type of fire there are different option. Water, CAFS(Compressed Air Foam System) or a variety of fire extinguishers
Class A
normally red, but different fires require different extinguishers which will vary in color.
Extinguishers with a Class C rating (C can be used on Currents)
Class A
the type that spray foam
Class K extinguishers are used on Class K fires.
Fire extinguishers commonly contain water under pressure, compressed carbon dioxide, foam, or specialized dry chemicals, depending on the type of fire they are designed to put out.