A Class A fire extinguisher is the least expensive and most easily available type of extinguisher to use on wood or paper fires. They are normally filled with water or water-based foam and pressurized with air.
A type A or Class A fire extinguisher is used on a Class A fire, that is, one involving "ordinary combustibles" such as paper, cloth, wood and small amounts of plastics.
Type A - water, Foam and dry chemical
Type A is used for combination fires: TRASH, WOOD & PAPER.
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
Only the type of fire that is highlighted
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.
A Class A fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires.
A soda water extinguisher can be used on a fire of paper. Or use a carbon dioxide extinguisher if you don't want water damage, or if there is anything electrical that can cause a shock. Use foam on oils and flammable liquids.
Class A is for ordinary combustibles like cloth, paper, wood, rubber, plastic.
type B
powder or foam :)