In Singapore, it is both smart and mandated by law for people to keep fire extinguishers in their homes. So doing, it is critical to know and have the right types on hand to put out comm0n household fires without having to call for the help of firefighters. As there are different types of fires caused by various fuels, there is a need for different types of fire extinguishers in Singapore.

Dry Chemical

This model removes the chemical reaction of a fire. The multi-purpose extinguisher is the most common of all, due to its effectiveness on Class A, Class B, and Class C fires. It is excellent in that it helps create a barrier between the oxygen and the fuel elements in most Class A fires. Ordinary dry chemical is for Class B and C fires alone.

Wet Chemical

This extinguisher puts out a fire by removing the heat and preventing the heat of triangle between oxygen and fuel so that the fire cannot be rekindled. Class K extinguishers, we chemicals are a must-have if you work in the commercial cooking industry. They can be used to put out fires caused by cooking oils, greases, animal fat, and veggie fat, as well as for Class A fires.

Water And Foam

It eliminates fires by letting water to take away the heat component while allowing the foam to separate the oxygen from the combustion. A water and foam extinguisher ought to be used only for Class A fires, the ones caused by wood, paper, plastic, trash, and cloth. When used on a Class B, the discharge may help spread the flammable gas or liquid.