Fire Extinguishers
An stock and service an extensive range of Fire Extinguishers, Parts and Accessories.
It is important to use the appropriate extinguisher for the type of substance that is burning (wood, oil, electrics, etc.) as shown by the classification below:
Class A: suitable for combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard and most plastics.
Class B: required when the fire involves flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, kerosene, grease and oil.
Class C: best suited for fires involving electrical equipment such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. NB: Never use water to extinguish class C fires!
Class D: for fires involving chemicals and combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium.
Class F: designed for fires that involve cooking oils, trans-fats or fats in cooking appliances that are typically found in restaurants.
Different extinguishing mediums are available for specific classes of fire which necessitates the assessment of the type of hazard in the particular area you are protecting in order to maximise the effectiveness of the extinguisher you are going to have available in a fire emergency.
We supply portable fire extinguishers, and permanently installed extinguishers for special suppression purposes (e.g. boats, aircraft engines, restaurant extraction cooker hoods, laboratory fume cabinets, electrical cabinets or computer rooms.) Firebreaks’ comprehensive range of fire extinguishers includes Blue Crane, Firemate and Safequip brands.
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers contain a special potassium acetate based agent for use on fires involving cooking oils or fats.
Water Fire Extinguishers is the most commonly used extinguisher for Class A fires involving carbonaceous materials such as wood, paper textile. Water extinguishers cool the fire by removing the heat needed to sustain burning.
Foam Fire Extinguishers with additive, have the effect of improving a water based extinguisher, enabling it to fight Class A and Class B fires.
DCP Fire Extinguishers is a versatile powder extinguishant which is used to extinguish Class A (carbonaceous) fires achieved by sealing burning embers, it is also used on Class B (flammable liquid) fires and Class E (electrical) fires.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Extinguishers is used on Class B (flammable liquid) fires. CO2 is safe to be used on live electrical fires. CO2 fire extinguishers are available in a variety of sizes with light weight aluminium cylinders.
Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers AVDfire offers a range of lithium battery fire extinguishers to help fight the flames and prevent the propagation of fire. Ideal for use in factories, offices and other locations where lithium battery technologies are prominent.