Fire Extinguishers
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Foam Extinguisher (Standard) |
Best For |
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Fires involving solids. Liquids such as grease, fats, oil, paint, petrol,etc but not on domestic chip or fat pan fires. Can be used on class A fires but not recommended. Less effective than AFFF foam |
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Danger |
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Check manufacturer's instructions for suitability of use on other fires involving liquids. These extinguishers are generally not recommended for home use. |
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How to Use |
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Do not aim jet straight into the liquid. Where the liquid on fire is in a container, point the jet at the inside edge of the container or on a nearby surface above the burning liquid. Allow the foam to build up and flow across the liquid. |
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Howit Works |
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These are mainly water based, with a foaming agent so that the foam can float on top of the burning liquid and break the interaction between the flames and the fuel surface. |
