ABC Powder Type Fire Extinguishers

ABC Type Fire Extinguisher

The ABC powder fire extinguishers are extremely versatile as they use on class A, class B, class C and live electrical equipment fires. ABC fire extinguishers are made using ammonium or mono-ammonium phosphate mixed with other powders to put out the fire. The ABC type fire extinguisher is designed and manufactured in such a way to extinguish the fire and prevents loss of lives. This particular type of fire extinguisher (ABC fire extinguisher specification) is referred to as multi-purpose extinguisher powder, while capable of fighting class A, B, and C fires. ABC Powder Fire Extinguishers work in extinguishing the fire in a layer of powder, therefore, it eliminates the source of oxygen that means the fire can no longer burn.

The ABC powder type of fire extinguishers (dry chemical fire extinguisher) are available in 1kg – 9kgs sizes, ideal for application in environments containing mixed fire risks. However, people may find inhalation problem, when they use powder extinguishers indoors, hence they are not recommended for use within small rooms, homes, and offices.

VariEx is one of the noted manufacturers and suppliers of ABC powder type extinguishers, perfect to use for Class A, B, and C fire risks. The VariEX® Powder type extinguisher is available a wide range of standard versions such as in 1kg, 2kgs, 4kgs, 6kgs, and 9kgs. ABC powder fire extinguisher with cylinder shape on VariEx is manufactured using quality raw materials and inspected meticulously by quality inspection experts to provide a flawless range to the clients. And the ABC dry powder fire extinguisher price on VariEx is available at a shoestring budget. Therefore, everyone can buy ABC powder type fire extinguisher from VariEx as per their budget.

Application Areas or uses for ABC Powder Extinguishers

The ABC Powder Type Fire Extinguishers are ideal for Homes, Flats, Cars, Caravans, Warehouses, HGV’s, Boats, and Factories. The ABC fire extinguisher with the capacities of 1kg and 2kgs is compact and hence, perfect for kitchens, cars, processions. The larger capacities of fire extinguishers such as 6kgs, or 9kgs are suitable for offices, factories, warehouses, bigger trucks, and other larger areas.

Advantages of ABC Powder Type Fire Extinguisher

·         The good extinguishing effect even for live equipment

·         Frost-resistant capacity

·         Effective for burning and free-flowing liquids

·         Ideal as a multipurpose extinguisher for both home and workplace

·         Used in wide temperature range and between -20oc to +60oc.

·         When used in hot flaming surfaces, the particles fuse and swell which creates a barrier that excludes oxygen and prevents any fire tragedy.

·         The more effective type of fire extinguisher when it compares with Foam type on Class A fires, for instance, a 6kg Powder type is rated 27A, whereas a 6lt Foam type is rated 13A. 

What is Fire Extinguisher?

A fire extinguisher is a dynamic fire-protection device used to extinguish or control the small fires, in emergencies. It can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire brigade arrives. However, a fire extinguisher is not appropriate for use on an out-of-control fire, which has reached the ceiling or put the people in a dangerous situation.

Fire extinguishers may look straightforward, but not all the fire extinguishers work for all types of fires. Therefore, it is important to understand the types of fire extinguishers, their usage and working condition while deciding what kind of extinguisher you need to protect your family, home, and business. Now a question arises, how to operate fire extinguisher in any emergency situation? Answer is simple. At first, you need to recognize the type of fire, then try attempting to put it out with an extinguisher.

VariEx Fire Extinguisher is manufactured in such a way to save your life and property, especially in a small fire tragedy. VariEx is reckoned as a trusted Manufacturer, Supplier, Distributor, and Wholesaler of the fire-fighting equipment, based in Bangalore, India. It is committed to providing high-quality fire safety products, including Fire Extinguisher that consists of eight categories, which include ABC Powder Type, Carbon Dioxide Type, DCP Powder Type, Foam Type, Water Type, Modular Type, Class K Type, and Clean Agent Type. Buy fire extinguisher from VariEx at affordable price and also avail services like safety training as per your requirements only at affordable pricing.

ABC Powder Type

ABC powder type fire extinguisher is versatile and used on class A, class B, and class C fires. It is ideal for application in environments containing mixed fire risks. However, it is not recommended for use within small rooms, homes, and offices because there is a risk of inhalation when using powder extinguishers indoors. The ABC powder type fire extinguisher on VariEx is available in a range of sizes such as 1kg, 2kgs, 4kgs, 6kgs, and 9kgs.

Carbon Dioxide Type (CO2)

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) type fire extinguisher is ideal for electrical fires. Though CO2 is not a conductor, hence, such type of fire extinguisher does not leave behind any harmful residue. The CO2 fire extinguisher was initially designed for use on flammable liquid fires and therefore used as a class B fire rating. This carbon dioxide fire extinguisher on VariEx offers in different capacities like 2kgs, 3kgs, and 4.5kgs.

DCP Type (Dry Chemical Powder)

DCP or Dry Chemical Powder type fire extinguisher is used utilizing a specially siliconized Sodium Bicarbonate. DCP type fire extinguisher is capable of extinguishing the fire by chemically insulating B, C Fires through making a cloud, and cutting off the oxygen supply. This particular category of fire extinguisher is available in both Stored Pressure as well as Cartridge Type design. The VariEx DCP type fire extinguisher is obtainable in 4kgs, 6kgs, and 9kgs of sizes.

Foam Type

Foam type fire extinguisher is used to extinguish the fire that happens due to flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, paints, solvents, and fats like grease and oils. Foam can put out the fire and quickly forms over water-insoluble hydrocarbon fuel surfaces causing rapid fire extinguishment and vapor suppression for even Class B fires. The VariEx offers a wide range of foam type fire extinguishers that are available in 9ltrs and 45ltrs capacities.

Water Type

Water Type fire extinguisher is available in both Stored Pressure and Cartridge Type design. It uses by utilizing the penetrating, soaking, and cooling effect of a 4-meter concentrated water stream for effective suppression of Class A fires. Moreover, the water type extinguisher is a perfect low-cost solution to provide Class A protection from all fires, involving freely burning material such as wood, paper, or fabric.

Modular Type

A modular type of fire extinguisher is designed in such a way to ensure automatic fire detection. In any situation where a fire breaks out in large storage areas, warehouses, or industries, modular type extinguisher can detect the presence of a fire, and counters them effectively. This kind of fire extinguisher is ceiling mounted with a broader outreach, and hence modular type fire extinguisher provides better protection.

Class K Type (Wet Chemical)

Class K type or wet chemical fire extinguisher is designed for use on kitchen fires involving flammable cooking materials, such as burning oil, and fat. It is available in the stored pressure design type for maximum efficiency and used to do rapid and targeted action in the case of kitchen fires. The class k type extinguisher is portable and easy to use, and therefore, in a critical situation, one can immediately use it to action. This category of fire extinguisher on VariEx is available in 2ltrs, 4ltrs, 6ltrs, and 9ltrs capacities.

Clean Agent Type

Clean Agent type of fire extinguisher is perfect for protecting our electronic equipment.  The agent used in extinguisher is clean, electrically nonconductive, environment-friendly, extremely low in toxicity, and exceptionally effective. This particular category of extinguisher leaves no residue and helps for the protection of facilities typically, the areas that contain sensitive equipment, which could be damaged or destroyed by water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. VariEx offers Clean Agent type fire extinguisher in different capacities.