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Foam fire extinguishers are an excellent solution if you run the risk of Class B fires involving flammable liquids, such as petrol and paint.
Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is a synthetic foam concentrate consisting of fluorinated surfactants plus foam stabilisers which are mixed with water to form a foam.
The fluorine-free extinguisher is a next generation short chain based extinguisher with superior performance.
Foam Fire Extinguishers are a red cylinder with a blue band running all around the top. They also have a different nozzle compared to other extinguishers that are used to help mix the foam.
AFFF fire extinguishers are suitable for use on common flammable liquid fires such as:
Foam fire extinguishers shouldn’t be placed in locations near electrical equipment. In the heat of the moment, someone may use the extinguisher without thinking about it and spray on live electrical equipment.
The Foam fire extinguisher works by providing a film on top of the fuel, starving the fire of oxygen.
For class A fires not only does it remove the oxygen but also lowers the temperature thanks to the cooling effect from the water.
We stock two types of foam fire extinguisher
9.0ltr – Foam AFFF fire extinguisher.
9.0ltr – Fluorine-free foam fire extinguisher.
Foam provides an extended lasting layer to control the fire after the extinguisher discharge is complete.
It can also be used to form a vapour suppression barrier over flammable liquid spills.
Our new fluorine-free foam breaks down around 97% after 14 days. Thus making it an even more environmentally friendly option.
A foam fire extinguisher is mostly water. therefore should not be used on Class E fires.
The aqueous solution is corrosive and requires to be cleaned after used, particularly on painted surfaces.
It is advised to not use foam extinguishers for class F fires.
Like all other fire extinguishers, you need to remember the PASS-word.
Pull the Pin
Aim at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep from side to side.
See our guide on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
From Our Fire Protection Blog Post All About Foam Fire Extinguishers
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Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are the perfect choice for Class E fires involving electrical equipment. CO2 is a non-conductive & non-corrosive gas, because of this, it is the perfect solution for protecting computer & electrical equipment in the event of a fire. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers can also be used on some Class B fires involving flammable liquids, such as petrol and paint.
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers are a red cylinder with a black band running all around the top. They also have a different hose to other extinguishers ending with a horn.
Due to the extinguishing agent not causing any damage to electrical equipment, it is the perfect extinguisher for areas such as
Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers shouldn’t be placed in locations exposed to direct sunlight or radiated heat. They contain a pressure relief disk which bursts at temperatures exceeding 50 Degrees Celsius.
The CO2 Extinguisher contains carbon dioxide in a liquid form, and when the extinguisher used the liquid is released into the air, turning into a gas and offsetting the oxygen that the fire is feeding on. It also has a cooling effect, removing some of the heat.
The most common Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher sizes found in New Zealand are
Being non-toxic and leaving no residue CO2 will not harm food, fabrics, machinery or electrical equipment. Carbon Dioxide is a non-conducting agent, so can be used on live electrical equipment. Holds its charge once used. However, you should have it recharged ASAP. Fairly cheap to have recharged.
There is a risk of ice burn to your hands as the temperature of an extinguisher horn drops rapidly and freezes over. As CO2 works by displacing the oxygen around the fire, it is not suitable for outdoor use, or in environments exposed to windy conditions. CO2 is a high pressured extinguisher. Using it on class A fires or class F fires could cause the fire to spread. Users should use caution with how much CO2 is being discharged in small, confined areas.
Like all other fire extinguishers, you need to remember the PASS-word. Pull the Pin Aim at the base of the fire. Squeeze the handle. Sweep from side to side.
See our guide on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
From Our Fire Protection Blog Page https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/carbon-dioxide-fire-extinguishers-nz/
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Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers are the most common fire extinguishers in New Zealand.
Often referred to as Dry Powder, Dry Chemical or ABE Fire Extinguishers, they contain a dry chemical powder as the extinguishing agent.
Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers are a red cylinder with a white band running all around the top. Older, outdated models were an entire white cylinder. You can often see the words Dry Chemical printed on the front.
Due to their versatility, dry chemical fire extinguishers can be used in many different settings. They are suited for around the home, in the office, large factories and many other types of businesses.
There are two kinds of dry chemical fire extinguishers on the market.
As the name suggests, ABE fire extinguishers can be used to fight fires of class A, B, and E.
This covers a wide range of hazards, including fires involving paper, wood, petrol, as well as electrical fires.
Although not included in the rating, ABE fire extinguishers are also capable of extinguishing class C fires – flammable gases.
BE Fire extinguishers, although not as common as ABE can be used to handle fires of classes B and E, which include flammable liquids such as petrol and diesel, as well as electrical fires.
Also, BE extinguishers appear identical to ABE extinguishers at first glance. The only way to tell the difference is by reading the label at the front of the extinguisher.
ABE fire extinguishers are filled with the chemical powder, monoammonium phosphate (MAP), which acts as an extinguishing agent. This chemical spreads easily and melts over the flames to cover the fire in the case of class A and E fires, and thus puts it out.
With class B fires, the powder smothers the base of the fire and blocks the vapour from escaping, which extinguishes the fire immediately.
BE extinguishers contain a different type of dry chemical powder which doesn’t melt over the flames. It cannot be used to put fight class A fires.
The most common Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher sizes found in New Zealand are
These extinguishers can be used on a broad range of different types of fire. So, it’s relatively safe even in tricky circumstances such as electrical fires.
These are quite powerful and efficient in extinguishing fire straight away.
A wide range of sizes are available, so you should be able to find a good size for your needs.
These powder fire extinguishers can cover large areas, thus providing more protection.
Dry Powder fire extinguishers are cheap and easy to maintain. Once a year or so, turn your extinguisher upside down and give it a shake to loosen the powder. You should be able to feel it freely moving inside the cylinder.
Cleaning up after use can be a tedious task because of the how fine the powder is.
In confined space visibility can be reduced dramatically while using this extinguisher. Making it hard to see where to point the nozzle or where an escape exit is.
Once the powder has entered the head, all the nitrogen will leak out. So even if you use just a small puff, you will need to get your extinguisher recharged.
Like all other fire extinguishers, you need to remember the PASS-word.
Pull the Pin
Aim at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep from side to side.
See our guide on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
from our Fire Protection Blog https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/dry-powder-fire-extinguisher-nz/
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Whether you have just bought brand new fire extinguishers, or you already have some that are kept outdoors, protecting them from the harsh New Zealand elements can add years to the service life and keep them in working order. Keeping them in cabinets is a good way to make sure they stay in the desired location.
A simple plastic cover over your fire extinguisher is a budget-friendly way of keeping it protected. By keeping your extinguisher covered and out of the direct rain, you will prevent it from corrosion. By covering it, you’re also protecting it from the damaging UV rays on sunny days. They are also great for extinguishers in dusty warehouses or workshops. Our covers will still make sure your extinguisher is always seen for when someone needs to find it with a bright red block with the words fire extinguisher. They are also made from a heavy-duty, UV stabilised plastic. Once you have put the cover over the extinguisher, you place it back onto its wall hook and you are done.
If you want more of a permanent solution to protect your extinguishers from everything, then a cabinet is the way to go. We offer two types of cabinets. Either powder coated steel or a UV stabilised plastic. Having your extinguishers in a cabinet will not only protect it from the elements but also any damage, accidental or otherwise. The cabinets also come with all necessary mounting hardware and a strap to keep the extinguisher securely in position. For extra security, our steel cabinets come with a lock. This won’t affect access to the extinguishers either, as there is a key hidden behind the safety glass at the front. Our cabinets are available in different sizes so that most extinguisher types can fit into one.
from https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/protecting-your-extinguishers/
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Before we explain how to use a fire hose reel, it is essential to know the difference between the two types of different reels and what types of fires you can use a fire hose for. Fire hose reels are used to fight type A fires ( wood, paper, cloth etc.), and their function is to supply a continuous and controllable supply of water to a fire. Under no circumstances, you should use a fire hose around oils, petrol, fats or electricity as you risk spreading the fire or getting shocked.
Fixed hose reels are the most common type found in New Zealand. It’s permanently attached in a specified location and is plumbed into the existing mains water supply. It is important to keep the wall space on either side clear of clutter so the hose reel can move freely in case of an emergency.
This is similar to the fixed type except the hose reel assembly is mounted on a large hinge, and the complete assembly is usually installed in a hose reel cabinet. The benefit to this hose reel is when its needed in an emergency, the hinge allows the whole reel to be swung out, and the hose can quickly be retracted to follow the operator.
From Fire Protection Online Blog https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/how-to-use-a-fire-hose-reel/
Tо сrеаtе a fire rеԛuіrеѕ three elements, a соmbuѕtіblе fuel, a ѕоurсе оf hеаt аt оr аbоvе the fuеlѕ ignition tеmреrаturе and оxуgеn without whісh a fіrе саnnоt burn. Thіѕ is соmmоnlу rеfеrrеd to аѕ thе Fіrе Trіаnglе. Thе соmbіnаtіоn of Fuel, Hеаt and Oxуgеn. All fіrе extinguishers wоrk by removing one оr mоrе of thеѕе thrее еlеmеntѕ.
Wаtеr extinguishers cool thе fuеl, rеmоvіng thе heat element frоm the fіrе trіаnglе. CO2 extinguishers rерlасе the оxуgеn wіth саrbоn dіоxіdе, rеmоvіng the оxуgеn frоm thе trіаnglе. Bоth Fоаm and Pоwdеr еxtіnguіѕhеrѕ рlасе a рhуѕісаl barrier bеtwееn thе fire and thе оxуgеn іn thе аіr, аgаіn rеmоvіng thе оxуgеn еlеmеnt from thе fire triangle. Bоth Fоаm and CO2 have a cooling еffесt but thіѕ hаѕ a mіnоr іmрасt оn putting thе fіrе оut compared tо thе oxygen bаrrіеr they рrоduсе. Mоѕt fіrе еxtіnguіѕhеrѕ are аvаіlаblе in twо саnіѕtеr tуреѕ, ѕtоrеd рrеѕѕurе оr саrtrіdgе ореrаtеd. Thе vast majority of hаndhеld fire extinguishers nоw uѕе ѕtоrеd pressure.
Cаrtrіdgе ореrаtеd extinguishers have a ѕераrаtе gаѕ саrtrіdgе іnѕіdе the mаіn extinguisher суlіndеr, mаkіng it easier tо recharge the еxtіnguіѕhеr аftеr use. Carbon dіоxіdе еxtіnguіѕhеrѕ dо nоt соntаіn a gаѕ суlіndеr but hоld саrbоn dіоxіdе undеr hіgh рrеѕѕurе іn lіԛuіd fоrm.
Operating a fіrе extinguisher соuld nоt be easier. Yоu will fіnd іnѕtruсtіоnѕ рrіntеd on all саnіѕtеrѕ mаdе tо New Zealand Stаndаrds tо ореrаtе the fіrе еxtіnguіѕhеr. Pull out the retaining ріn (thіѕ wіll аutоmаtісаllу brеаk thе рlаѕtіс “pull tight” ѕесurіtу ѕеаl), and brіеflу squeeze thе hand grір tо сhесk thе еxtіnguіѕhеr is wоrkіng, bеfоrе approaching thе fire. Onlу then dіѕсhаrgе thе еxtіnguіѕhеr аt thе fire. The ѕtоrеd рrеѕѕurе іn thе суlіndеr fоrсеѕ thе соntеntѕ оut оf the dіѕсhаrgе nоzzlе. Direct thе еxtіnguіѕhеr nоzzlе аt thе fire until thе fіrе іѕ соmрlеtеlу еxtіnguіѕhеd. Releasing thе grip wіll stop thе discharge. Each tуре of extinguisher is оnlу useful оn ѕресіfіс types оf fіrе and the bеѕt wау tо dіrесt thе discharge tо рut out thеѕе fіrеѕ іѕ аlѕо dіffеrеnt fоr еасh tуре of extinguisher. So аlwауѕ fоllоw the іnѕtruсtіоnѕ оn thе ID ѕіgn аnd the еxtіnguіѕhеr when uѕіng.
From https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/how-a-fire-extinguisher-works/
Fire blankets are manufactured from synthetic and specially treated fire resistant/retardant materials, such as wool or woven fibreglass and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Celsius. They are designed to provide fire protection by safely smothering a fire. They are either square or rectangular, and each side must be a minimum of 1 metre and no longer than 1.8 metres. Knowing how to use a fire blanket in a time of need can save a life or prevent a fire from spreading.
It’s essential to remember that fire blanket use is only practical in cases of minor fire.
If possible turn off the heat source. For example, the gas on your stove. Then open the blanket entirely out so that it is large enough to cover the whole flame to ensure that no amount of oxygen is reaching the fire. Fire blankets work by starving the fire from oxygen, which then disrupts the chemical process required for combustion.
While using the fire blanket, make sure you wrap the top edges around your hands to shield your skin from the flames. It’s also important to make sure the fire doesn’t spread to your clothing.
Be sure to gently lay the blanket down instead of trying to throw it over the fire. Doing so will prevent the flames from spreading.
Once the fire is extinguished, leave the blanket in place until there is no longer a risk of reignition.
Fire blankets are not designed to be used more than once, so make sure you dispose of your fire blanket after it has cooled down.
Fire blankets are also useful if clothes catch fire. Wrap them in the blanket to try and smother the flame and encourage the person to stop drop and roll until the flames have been extinguished. Larger sized blankets are recommended if this is a potential hazard in your workplace as smaller ones may not be able to wrap around the body completely.
Proper use of a fire blanket can save your valuables or even the life of someone.
It is essential to make sure your fire blanket has not been contaminated by cooking oils or fats, as this will create a fire hazard. Fire contamination of the blanket from previous use degrades its extinguishment capability and should be replaced once used.
All fire blankets must be accompanied by fire blanket signage as per NZS4503.
Fire blanket signs should be located at least 2 meters above floor level and be visible to enable quick response during the event of a fire.
The fire blanket location sign shall be no smaller than 400 mm x 200 mm.
We offer a full range of NZ safety signs.
It is essential to place your fire blankets in a location which is readily accessible.
Our fire blankets come in a PVC, quick release cover. PVC it is super easy to keep clean and protects your blanket from spills or any other kind of contamination.
The best place to mount your fire blanket is usually among travel paths or near the exit. Having it hanging directly above where you are cooking will not only get it covered in grease but may stop you from being able to reach for it in the event of a fire.
The general size of New Zealand fire blankets are
Fire blankets may also be used as a thermal barrier against radiated heat. Wrap yourself safely in the blanket as you pass through the fire affected area.
Always be sure that your hands are shielded from the flames as you place the blanket over the fire.
From
https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/use-fire-blanket/
In the table below we go over the minimum requirements for vehicle and vessel fire extinguishers. This general guidance does not replace other rules, regulations and codes of practice that deal with specific types of vehicles, commercial ships and watercraft. For pleasure craft greater than 6m in length, additional fire extinguishers may be warranted.
From
https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/fire-extinguisher-requirements-for-vehicles-and-boats/
Knowing the steps of how to use a fire extinguisher before a fire occurs could be the difference between successfully extinguishing the fire or the fire getting out of control.Fire extinguishers should only be used in the following circumstances:
Remember life is more important than property, don’t put yourself or others at risk.
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https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/how-to-use-a-fire-extinguisher/
