what fires can foam extinguishers be used on?
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Foam fire extinguishers can be used on Class A and B fires. They are most suited to extinguishing liquid fires such as petrol or diesel and are more versatile than water jet extinguishers because they can also be used on solids such as wood and paper.
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The eight different types of fire extinguishers include specialist dry powder, standard dry powder, foam, water spray, water mist, water spray, wet chemical and carbon dioxide. There is no single fire extinguisher that can be used on all classes of fire.
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Spray foam insulation's main ingredients are water-blown and organic chemical compounds derived from petroleum extracts. Environmentally safe. Class one fire rated for the attic and other open cavities in the home. Doesn't retain water, meaning it doesn't promote mold and mildew growth if the roof leaks into the attic.
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Under most fire conditions, they won't explode. Extinguishers are a pressure vessel, and the pressure will greatly increase when heated. ... The pressure will drop until the extinguisher is empty. No explosion, because the extinguisher will never reach its failure pressure.
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A recent development in the types of fire extinguishers is water mist. Also red with white labelling, this type of fire extinguisher looks similar to water extinguishers but has some different uses. In addition to class A, water mist can also be used for class F (cooking fats and oils) fires.
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Foam Extinguisher (AFFF) Fires involving solids and burning liquids, such as paint and petrol but not suitable for chip or fat pan fires. Safe on fires caused by electricity if tested to 35kV (dielectric test) and a 1m safety distance is adhered to. Do not use on chip or fat pan fires.
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['WATER. Water fire extinguishers have a class A rating and are suitable for fighting fires involving solid combustibles such as wood, paper and textiles. ... ', 'AFFF FOAM. ... ', 'CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) ... ', 'ABC POWDER. ... ', 'WATER MIST. ... ', 'WET CHEMICAL.']
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['Gas System – FM200. Gas systems are stored as liquid, with nitrogen used to pressurise it. ... ', 'Kitchen Fire Suppression – Chemical Foam (Amerex, Ansul etc) This system is specifically designed for commercial kitchens. ... ', 'Water mist System. ... ', 'Foam Deluge System. ... ', 'Pneumatic Heat Detection Tube.']
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Yes, spray foam insulation is considered flammable. No matter what a salesperson may try to tell or sell you, all foam plastic materials must be considered flammable in accordance to the international building code.
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A Class B fire extinguisher is used for flammable liquid and gas fires such as oil, gasoline, etc. ... A Class K fire extinguisher is used on fires involving cooking media (fats, grease, and oils) in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants.
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ABC Dry Powder Extinguishers are a highly versatile medium for tackling most types of fires. Extremely effective on electrical hazards, flammable liquids and gases. However under BS 5306-8 dry powder fire extinguishers are not suitable indoors.
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It's quite flammable when released from the can due to the use of a potentially explosive gas propellant. And, even after it hardens, the foam remains flammable when subjected to temperatures above 240 F (116 C). However, there are fire-resistant foam alternatives that will serve as a gap-filling fireblock.
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Dry Chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire triangle. Today's most widely used type of fire extinguisher is the multipurpose dry chemical that is effective on Class A, B, and C fires.
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There are 5 main fire extinguisher types – Water, Foam, Dry Powder, CO2 and Wet Chemical.
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As a carbon-loving solution, Class A foam soaks into solid, combustible materials by breaking down the surface tension of the water. It helps the water penetrate the burning material to quickly suppress the fire and prevent rekindles. Class B foam, on the other hand, repels carbon.
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['Fire Extinguishers. Most buildings contain a variety of hand-held firefighting equipment. ... ', 'Fire Blankets. Fire blankets are designed to smother class F fires. ... ', 'Fire Hose Reels. ... ', 'Signage. ... ', 'Sprinklers. ... ', 'First Aid Kits. ... ', 'Emergency & Exit Signs. ... ', 'Smoke Alarms.']
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Powder extinguishers are a good multi-purpose fire extinguisher because they can be used on Class A, B and C fires. They can also be used on fires involving electrical equipment however, they do not cool the fire so it can re-ignite.