Foam Fire Extinguisher
In Australia, a foam fire extinguisher marked with a horizontal blue band is ideal for suppressing fires involving flammable liquids and solids. The extinguisher releases foam that blankets the fire, cutting off the oxygen supply and cooling the fuel. This dual action effectively prevents the fire from spreading and reduces the likelihood of re-ignition.
Wet Chemical (Kitchen) Fire Extinguisher
In Australia, a wet chemical fire extinguisher with a horizontal oatmeal-coloured band is the optimal choice for kitchen fat or oil fires. A wet chemical fire extinguisher when used releases a mist of potassium salts that reacts with the burning oil or fat, forming a film over the fire. This film not only cools but also stabilises the temperature of the fats, significantly reducing the risk of reignition.
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher
The CO2 fire extinguisher, distinguished by its red body with a black band, is primarily effective against Class B (flammable liquids) and Class E (electrical equipment) fires. This article delves into its optimal selection and application, highlighting its specific use cases.
Air-Water Fire Extinguisher
An Air-Water portable fire extinguisher are effective for all Class A fires that include wood, paper, textiles & plastics. The extinguisher is a solid red in colour and comes with 9 litres of water and uses compressed air as a propellant. Air-water fire extinguishers come with a hose and a wall mounting bracket.
What is the best fire extinguisher for Laser Cutting & Engraving in Australia?
Is your laser cutter and engraver a fire risk? If you go online, the answer is yes (but it depends). In this article we look at why a laser cutter and engraver is a risk and what precautions you can take to mitigate or even better eliminate the risk from fire.
Portable Fire Extinguisher - Safety Data Sheet
A Safety Data Sheet for a fire extinguisher provides detailed information on its chemical composition, potential hazards, safe handling practices, storage recommendations, emergency procedures, and first aid measures, ensuring safe use and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Food Truck Fire Extinguisher
A food truck is a large vehicle or trailer, equipped to storage, transport, cook, prepare, serve, and/or sell food. The food truck trend has blow up in Australia over the last 10 years, and many owners and newcomers to the food truck industry are unaware of the fire safety requirements. This article helps food truck manufacturers and owners comply with both fire extinguisher selection and fire extinguisher maintenance for food trucks.
Fire Extinguisher
A portable fire extinguisher is a first response life safety device that helps prevent or even stop the spread of a small fire. There are six main types of fire extinguisher with the most common being a Dry Power. The others are water, foam, carbon dioxide, wet chemical and vaporising liquid.
Portable & Wheeled Fire Extinguisher Service
Portable & Wheeled Fire Extinguisher Service is an essential service that ensures your fire extinguishers are in good working condition and ready to use in case of a fire emergency. This service covers the routine maintenance requirements of fire extinguishers in Australia, as specified in the Australian Standard AS1851:2012.
Can I refill my fire extinguisher?
In most circumstances, a portable fire extinguisher may be refilled however the time and motion costs to undertake the activity may not be worth th exercise. This particularly relates to small capacity portable fire extinguishers, i.e. those at 4.5kg capacity or less, but environmental factors may outway the cost.
