There are so many fire extinguishers and to choose the right type can be a hard task if you not know the right one to choose. The are many different fire classes, the are 5 big categories of fire extinguisher types:
Class A – used for ordinary combustible materials like wood, paper and most common things that we have in our rooms.
- Geometric symbol: green triangle;
- pictogram: garbage can and wood pile burning;
Class B – is used when the fire involves flammable or combustible liquids like gas.
- geometric symbol: red square;
- pictogram: fuel container and burning puddle;
Class C – fire extinguisher from this category are used for fire involving electrical equipment.
- geometric symbol: blue circle;
- pictogram: electric plug and burning outlet;
Class D – extinguishers are used for combustible metals, usually in laboratories.
- geometric symbol: yellow decagon(star);
- pictogram: burning gear and bearing;
Class K - this type of fire extinguisher are used in the kitchen where are involved cooking oils and fat.
- geometric symbol: black hexagon;
- pictogram: pan burning;
So please remember to check the fire extinguisher type before you try to attack the fire.
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