Extinguishers Flashcards
What type of extinguisher is the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
Dry Chemical Extinguisher
Uses Potassium Bicarbonate as the agent.
What is the intended application of the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
High-flow application for flammable liquid and gas fires.
Which classes of fires is the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher effective on?
- Class B fires: Flammable liquids like gasoline, oil, or solvents.
- Class C fires: Electrical equipment.
What is the discharge range of the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
18’
15-20 feet on chart
What is the discharge time for the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
Approximately 12 seconds.
What are 3 key features of the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
Rapid suppression capability.
Higher flow (slot in nozzle/nozzle painted red)
Puts out more agent
Is the 18 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher suitable for Class A fires?
No.
What type of extinguisher is the 30 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
Dry Chemical Extinguisher.
What is the weight of the agent in the 30 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
30 pounds of extinguishing agent.
(27 rounded up)
What is the purpose of the 30 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
High-capacity extinguisher for larger flammable liquid fires.
Which classes of fires is the 30 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher effective on?
- Class B fires: Large fuel spills or industrial fires.
- Class C fires: Electrical fires in extensive systems.
What is the discharge time for the 30 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
Approximately 12 seconds.
What is a unique feature of the 30 lb PKP High Flow Extinguisher?
More product per second
Puts out more product quicker than normal 30#
What type of extinguisher is the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher?
Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher.
What is the agent used in the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher?
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂).
What is the purpose of the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher?
Displaces oxygen to suffocate fires and cools surfaces.
What is the discharge range of the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher?
6’
4-8 feet range
What is the discharge time for the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher?
Approximately 13 seconds
What is a key feature of the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher?
Leaves no residue, ideal for sensitive equipment or electronics.
Is the 30 lb CO₂ Extinguisher effective on Class A fires?
No.
What type of extinguisher is the 30 lb Met-L-X Extinguisher?
Dry Powder Extinguisher (Specialized).
What agent is used in the 30 lb Met-L-X Extinguisher?
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) dry powder with heat-absorbing salts.
What is the purpose of the 30 lb Met-L-X Extinguisher?
Designed for combustible metal fires.
Which class of fires is the 30 lb Met-L-X Extinguisher effective on?
Class D fires: Combustible metals like magnesium, sodium, potassium, and uranium.
What is the discharge range of the 30 lb Met-L-X Extinguisher?
Approximately 13’ feet.
What is a key method of extinguishment of the 30 lb Met-L-X Extinguisher?
Forms a crust over the fire, isolating fuel from oxygen and cooling it.
What type of extinguisher is the 30 lb Lith-X Extinguisher?
Dry Powder Extinguisher (Specialized).
What agent is used in the 30 lb Lith-X Extinguisher?
Graphite-based powder with additives for lithium fires.
What is the intended application of the 30 lb Lith-X Extinguisher?
For lithium metal
Which class of fires is the 30 lb Lith-X Extinguisher effective on?
Class D fires: Lithium, lithium-alloy metals, and batteries.
What is the discharge range of the 30 lb Lith-X Extinguisher?
Approximately 13 feet.
What is a key feature of the 30 lb Lith-X Extinguisher?
Chemically engineered for high heat absorption in lithium fires.
What type of extinguisher is the 30 lb plus 50 Extinguisher?
Dry Chemical Extinguisher.
What is the agent composition of the 30 lb plus50
Sodium bicarbonate
Which classes of fires is the 30 lb plus50 Dry Chemical Extinguisher effective on?
- Class B fires: Flammable liquids.
- Class C fires: Electrical equipment.
What is the discharge range of the 30lb plus50 Dry Chemical Extinguisher?
Approximately 23’
What is the discharge time for the 30 lb plus 50 Dry Chemical Extinguisher?
Approximately 30 seconds
What is a key feature of the 30 lb plus50 Dry Chemical Extinguisher?
Slower discharge time covers more area
What type of extinguisher is the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher?
Air-Pressurized Water (APW) Extinguisher.
What is the extinguishing method of the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher?
Cools burning materials to extinguish fires.
Which class of fires is the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher effective on?
Class A fires: Ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth.
What is the discharge range of the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher?
45-55 feet.
What is the discharge time for the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher?
Approximately 55 seconds.
What is a key feature of the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher?
Environmentally friendly and leaves no residue.
Is the 2.5-Gallon Water Extinguisher suitable for Class B or Class C fires?
No.
Co2 extinguisher rating
10 B:C
Plus 50 rating
80 B:C
18lb pkp rating
20 B:C
30lb pkp rating
20 b:c
Water can rating
2a
18lb pkp HF per second discharge?
1.55lb/sec
30lb pkp product per second discharge
2.35lb/second
