Domestic / Residential Fire ExtinguishersHaving fire extinguishers as well as smoke alarms will give you the means to control small fires in and around your home if you haven't got, or it is not possible or practical to install a fire sprinkler system. Because fires are divided into different categories the method of extinguishing and the extinguishing agent or material that's used is different. However, with a home fire sprinkler system the extinguishing agent is water. The categories or classification of fire risks and the methods and agents used by extinguishers to extinguish fires can be seen in the table below:
* Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF) is an inert gas used for fire suppression and mainly used in places like museums, switching centers in telecommunication and computer mainframe rooms Note: It is very important and essential that the correct equipment is used to control fires, using the wrong extinguishing agent can make things worse. Fire blankets can also be used to smother and put out fires on people. All extinguishers and fire blankets should be located in readily accessible positions in your home. Click here to read about domestic / residential sprinkler fire prevention systems. Top of Fire Extinguishers page Click here to visit online store. Search this site or the Web for all your answers
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