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Types according to fire: A, B, C, D, K, ABC, BC.
Types according to installation: fixed or portable (on wheels if over 40 lbs).
Types according to propellant: compressed air, compressed CO2, compressed nitrogen, manual pump.
Types according to contents: water/foam, wet chemical, dry chemical, gas (CO2, halogenated gas), high-expansion foam, special chemical (class D, K).
US Coast Guard types: B-1 through B-6.
What else can I help you with?
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
What does a fire extiguesher cool down?
A fire extinguisher cools down or extinguishes a fire. There are five types of fire extinguishers used in the US.
Where can you get fire extinguishers recharged?
You can get fire extinguishers recharged at fire equipment companies, some hardware stores, and fire departments.
Do all boats need fire extinguishers?
No, there are boats that do not need any fire extinguishers.
What are fire extinguishers best used for?
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
Can you refill fire extinguishers?
Yes, fire extinguishers can be refilled by trained professionals to ensure they are ready for use in case of a fire emergency.
DO ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS EXTINGUISH FIRE BY COOLING DOWN?
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.
Do ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fire by cooling it down?
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.
Where can one find extinguishers in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, one can find fire extinguishers in any public building. US law requires public buildings to have fire extinguishers to be prepared in the event of a fire.
What sort of fire extinguishers should we get if we live in a flat on the 12th floor?
There are several types of fire extinguishers that one should purchase that rely on their compact form and low weight such as Alert 5 Rechargeable fire extinguishers, and Tundra Tundra extinguishers.
What is the chemical reaction in fire extinguishers?
Depends on what type it is and whether it is fixed or portable. There are many different kinds of fire extinguishers, some pressurized by air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, among other things.Read more: What_is_the_chemical_reaction_in_fire_extinguishers
