Pros and Cons of Fire Extinguishers by Type
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fire Extinguishers by Type
In this article, we will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of each type of fire extinguisher. As we saw in the previous article, fire extinguishers are divided into different categories based on the extinguishing material they contain. Let's now examine in detail the pros and cons for each type individually.
WATER
Advantages vs Disadvantages
✔ Effective on Class A solid combustibles fires
✔ Leaves little residue
✘ Not suitable for most fire classes
✘ Cannot be used on electrical fires
✘ Can be extremely dangerous on cooking oil fires
FOAM
Advantages vs Disadvantages
✔ Highly effective on liquid fuel fires (Class B)
✔ Leaves little residue
✘ Not suitable for most fire classes
✘ Cannot be used on electrical fires
✘ Not suitable for cooking oil fires
DRY POWDER (DUST)
Advantages vs Disadvantages
✔ Suitable for most fire classes (A, B, C)
✔ Class Pd is suitable for Class D fires
✔ Can be used on electrical fires (up to 1000V)
✔ Specific category (Pa) up to 90,000V
✔ Relatively economical
✘ Leaves residue after use (dry extinguishing)
✘ Should be kept in a dry place as it is affected by moisture
✘ Not suitable for cooking oil fires
✘ Destroys electronic devices, electrical panels, artworks, etc.
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
Advantages vs Disadvantages
✔ Does not damage electronic devices, electrical panels, artworks, etc.
✔ Does not leave much residue
✔ Can be used on electrical fires (up to 1000V)
✘ Not suitable for Class A and F fires
✘ Has a relatively heavy weight
✘ Use should be preceded by proper training and caution, as prolonged contact with skin can cause damage
LIQUID CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
Advantages vs Disadvantages
✔ Highly effective for Class F fires (cooking oils and fats)
✔ Does not leave much residue
✘ Not suitable for most other fire classes
✘ Cannot be used on electrical fires
FIREXO FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Advantages vs Disadvantages
✔ Suitable for all fire classes (A, B, C, D, F)
✔ Does not leave much residue
✔ Can be used on fires involving electricity (up to 1000V)
✔ Suitable for battery fires
🔹 Firexo – Candle Extinguishing Demo
