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Fire Extinguishers
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February Promotion!
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10% Discount on Orders over $300
15% Discount on Orders over $800
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(Discount taken from "our price" automatically calculated)
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Determine the Application of Use
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Step 1
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Where am I Going to Use the Fire Extinguisher?
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Review the list of applications below and note the Agent
and Fire Classification
that most accurately fits your needs
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Proceed to step 2 below.
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Application
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Agent
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Fire Classes
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Homes
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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Stores
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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Factories
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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Schools
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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Hospitals
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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Hotels
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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General Office Areas
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Multi Purpose Dry Chemical
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A:B:C
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Laboratories
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Regular Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Factories
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Regular Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Residential Kitchens
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Regular Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Garages
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Regular Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Boats
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Regular Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Military Facilities
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Oil Companies
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Airport Ramps
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Garages
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Factories
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Vehicles
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Service Stations
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Transfer Areas
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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B:C
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Anywhere contamination/cleanup time critical
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Carbon Dioxide
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B:C
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Data Proc Centers (requiring quick clean-up)
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Carbon Dioxide
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B:C
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Labs
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Carbon Dioxide
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B:C
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Telephone Equipment Rooms
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Carbon Dioxide
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B:C
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Video and Audio Storage Areas
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Carbon Dioxide
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B:C
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Food Storage and Processing Plants
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Carbon Dioxide
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B:C
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Commercial Kitchens (req by code)
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Wet Chemical
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K
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Computer Rooms
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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Clean Rooms Laboratories
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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Communication Studios
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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Theaters Telecommunications Areas
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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Museums
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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FAA Control Towers
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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Marine Applications
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Halotron
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A:B:C
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Stockrooms
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Water
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A
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Schools Offices
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Water
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A
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Dry-goods Stores
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Water
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A
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Garages
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Foam
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A:B
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Vehicles
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Foam
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A:B
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Homes
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Foam
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A:B
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Workshop Areas
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Foam
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A:B
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Review Fire Extinguishing Agent Properties |
Step 2
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Are the attributes of the extinguishing agent going to fit my needs?
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Reference table below regarding the fire extinguishing agent you noted from step one. Review the information that it accurately represents your needs regarding properties, extinguishing action, and clean-up for the extinguishing agent you noted.
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Proceed to step 3 below.
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Agent
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Properties
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Extinguishing Action
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Clean-Up
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Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
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Non-toxic
Highly effective on all 3
classes of fire
Absorbs some heat
Mildly corrosive when moisture
present
Non-conductive
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Breaks chain reaction of fire, also smothers & cools
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Vacuum, sweep promptly, or scrub to avoid corrosion
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Regular Dry Chemical
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Non-toxic
Effective on class B & C fires
Non-corrosive
Non-conductive
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Breaks chain reaction of fire
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Vacuum, sweep or flush with water
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Purple K Dry Chemical
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Superior to other dry chemicals in extinguishing class B fires
Non-corrosive
Non-conductive
Non-toxic
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Breaks chain reaction of fire
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Vacuum, sweep or flush with water
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Carbon Dioxide
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Cooling agent
Removes oxygen to starve fire
Limited range
Environmentally safe
Leaves no residue
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Smoothers, cools
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None required
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Wet Chemical
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Reduces temperature
Cooling agent
Extinguishes and reacts with
cooking media to Prevent reflash
Designed for commercial kitchen
application
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Chemical Reaction, cooling
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Wipe down
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Halotron
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Ozone friendly
Vaporizing liquid
Primarily a cooling agent
Leaves no residue
Clean alternative to halon 1211
EPA approved
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Cool, quench, break chemical reaction
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None required
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Water
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Remove heat from fire by cooling wets embers to prevent
reigniting
Long range capability
Conductive
Not for use with B or C fires
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Cool, quench
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Allow to dry
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Foam
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Cooling agent
Floats on similar or flammable
liquids to suppress vapors and help prevent reflash
Easy to clean-up
Non-toxic
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Cool, smother, break chemical reaction
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Wash down, let evaporate
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Review Fire Classification
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Step 3
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Are the flamable items in my application area addressed by
the fire extinguisher classification?
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Reference the table below regarding fire classifications
you noted from step one. Review the information below ensuring that
all primary items in your area are addressed within the classifications you noted. Be sure that the classification noted accurately represents your needs regarding threat in your application area.
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Proceed to step 4 below.
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Fire Classifications
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A
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B
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C
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K
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Wood
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Flamable Liquids
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Electrical Equipment
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Commercial Kitchens
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Paper
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Gases
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Wiring
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Cloth
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Solvents
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Controls
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Rubber
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Oil/Gasoline
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Motors
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Trash
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Paint
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Data
Processing Panels
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Plastics
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Lacquers
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Appliances
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Tar
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Synthetics
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Review Final Consideration List
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Step 4
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What else should I consider when making my selection?
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Use the list below to consider any specific needs you may
have or to complement your selection. After reviewing this information, you may select on one of the the options below to review the products options available to you. Call us at 888-947-3473 if you have problems/questions. You may also email info@firesafetysouce.com.
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Other Things to Consider
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Fire Code
Commercial businesses should consult with their local Fire Marshall
if they are unsure of the unit selected is within the local fire code. Fire
code can vary widely in different parts of the country.
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Minimum Rating Suggested
Kidde and Badger produce all of their fire extinguishers meeting or
exceeding the minimum UL code rating suggested. Rating are independently
provided by Underwriters Laboratories. Units rated higher than the minimum
ratings will be more effective. It is often the best choice to select a fire
extinguisher meeting higher than the minimum rating recommended.
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Storage
There are multiple options related to storing fire extinguishers.
One of the most important things to consider is visibility and familiarity of
location for its users. Almost all of the fire extinguishers we represent come
with a storage accessory. Most often this is a wall mount or wall hook.
Additionally, there are numberous fire cabinets coming in steel, aluminum,
stainless steel, bronze brass, ABS plastic and fiberglass. Other options include wall mounted, wall
recessed, corner mounted. Door pannels and colors vary across the numberous
options. Please email us your preferences to info@firesafetysource.com and we
will return a purchase offer on the cabinets. You may also call (888) 947-3473.
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Size
The amount of extinguishing agent an extinguisher contains will vary
directly with its ability to effectively control a fire. More important than
the size of the unit is the UL rating it receives in relation to the fire
types. In general, the larger area that a fire extinguisher has to cover, the
larger the fire extinguisher required and the higher UL rating required. A
good general safety rule is that more well placed smaller fire extinguishers
is safer than fewer large extinguishers. We recommend that you check
with your local Fire Marshall on specifics in this area.
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Weight
Weight is only a consideration if the extinguisher size may be hard
to handle or can't be moved quickly due to the weight of the unit. Large units
are wheeled to provide for quick response time.
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Accessories and Complimentary Items
Some common items purchased at the same time as fire extinguishers
include:
Links
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Education
We have provided links to following information:
Home Fire Escape Plans
How and When to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
Fire Safety Tips
If you are in need of further consultation for your
business relating to fire safety, you may contact your local safety training
company.
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