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Choosing a Fire Extinguisher - Help Guide

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If you already know the type of fire extinguisher you need, the guide below is a great starting point to learn more about each fire extinguisher chemical and it's use. 

ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Best option for homes, offices, hallways, apartment buildings, vehicles, boats and RVs.

ABC Fire Extinguishers are "tri-class" or "multi-purpose" extinguishers which can be used on Class A, B, or C fires. 

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).
  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Fire Extinguishers

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers meet many hospital medical equipment requirements. Co2 Extinguishers are also used for mechanics and factories as they leave no residue.

Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Fire Extinguishers are used for class B flammable liquids fires as well as Class C Electrical fires as they are electrically non-conductive. Carbon Dioxide is a clean, non-contaminating, odorless gas.

  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

 


Class D Fire Extinguishers


Class D Fire Extinguishers are m ainly used for the aircraft industry, auto body shops, factories that work with metals, and other metal fire hazards.

Class D Fire Extinguishers are used for fighting class D Fires.

  • Class D: Metal fires involving magnesium, sodium, potassium and sodium-potassium alloys.

 


Class K Fire Extinguishers

Class K Fire Extinguishers are ideal in kitchens and in the restaurant industry.

Class K Fire Extinguishers are used for fighting class A and class K fires.

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals)
  • Class K: Commercial Deep Fat Fryers (cooking oil fires).

Halon Fire Extinguishers


Halon Fire Extinguishers are recommended for protection of delicate, sensitive and expensive computers, electrical equipment, tapes and film, automotive and aircraft engines, laboratory chemicals and equipment. Halon Extinguishers can also be used in bedrooms, home offices, home kitchens, cars, and garages.

Halon Extinguishers are used for fighting class B and class C fires (And sometimes A Fires). Halon uses a liquefied gas, pressurized with nitrogen, which discharges as a vapor causing no cold or static shock and no impairment of the operator's vision.

Halon Extinguishers size 1.25 lb, 2.5 lb, 3 lb and 5 lb have a BC rating, and can be used on class b and c Fires. (Amerex Models A344T, C352TS, C354TS, and B355T)

Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).

  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).


Halon Extinguishers size 9 lb, 13 lb, and 17 lb have an ABC rating, and can be used on class a, b, and c Fires. (Amerex Models B369, B371 and 361)

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).
  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

Halon Extinguishers are USCG Approved for Marine/boat use with Bracket listed on UL Label (except model A344T)


Halotron Extinguishers

Halotron Extinguishers are ideal for data centers, military electronics, laboratories, warehouses, manufacturing plants, general office areas, computer rooms, control rooms, vehicles, boats, and other areas with electronic equipment. Halotron Extinguishers can also be used in bedrooms, home offices, home kitchens, cars, and garages.

Halotron Extinguishers are used for fighting class B and class C (and sometimes class A) fires near electronic and data equipment.

Halotron Extinguishers size 1.4 lb, 2.5 lb, and 5 lb have a BC rating, and can be used on class b and c Fires. (Amerex Models A384T, B385TS, B386T)

Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).

  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

Halotron Extinguishers size 11 lb and 15.5 lb have an ABC rating, and can be used on class a, b, and c Fires. (Amerex Models 397 and 398)

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).
  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

Halotron Extinguishers size 5 lb, 11 lb, and 15.5 lb are USCG Approved for Marine/Boat use with Bracket listed on UL Label (Amerex Models B386T, 397 and 398)


High Performance Extinguishers

High Performance Extinguishers are the ultimate choice in fire extinguishers for high hazard, frequent use and extreme environmental applications.

High Performance Extinguishers fight high hazard fires dealing with flammable liquids, oil, and gas. They fight class B and C fires (and sometimes A fires).

The following Models fight class B & C Fires: (568, 595, 580, 584, 569, 599, 566, 591)

  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

The following Models fight class A, B & C fires. (models 594, 581, 567, 582, 592, 564, 589)

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals):
  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

Marine Fire Extinguishers

Marine Fire Extinguishers are United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved and carry a BC and sometimes an A rating.

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).
  • Class B: Flammable Liquids-Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone (includes flammable gases).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

Water Extinguishers

Water Extinguishers use a stream of water to fight mainly class A Fires. Most commonly used in the Medical Field.

Model Amerex 240 - 2.5 Gal. Water Pressure is the best option for emergency first response vehicles as it fights class A fires.

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).

Model Amerex B272NM is the best option for MRI rooms as it is non-toxic and non magnetic. B272 fights class A and Class C Fires.

  • Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).
  • Class C: Electrical Fires, Energized electrical equipment fires (anything that is plugged in).

 


UL Rating Guide

All Fire Extinguishers are tested by the Underwriters Laboratory for safety and performance. They are rated based on the type of fire that they will put out, and their classification is determined by the size of fire they will put out.



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