A Buying Guide

A buying guide to select the best Fire Extinguisher in India. Among, several types of fire safety bottles available in the market. Each one serve a specific purpose. This article will guide you to select the appropriate fire extinguisher for your requirements.

Types of Safety Bottles?

The Extinguishers are categorize into 3 main categories. Depending on the chemicals used they are widely known as.

(1) ABC Extinguisher

(2) CO2 Extinguisher

(3) Water Extinguisher

(4) Foam Extinguisher

ABC Powder CO2 Gas Water Type Price 1000 – 1500 INR 3000 – 4500 INR 2000 – 4000 Fire Class A/B/C A/B/C A Extinguishing Agent ABC Powder Co2 Gas Water Expellant gas Nitrogen Co2 Gas Nitrogen Refill > 1 Year > 1 year > 1 year

Fire is result of reaction between 3 component. Namely, oxygen, temperature & material. When these 3 components combine together, fire will exist. If we remove any of one item, fire will stop. Fire safety bottles works on the same principle. It removes oxygen from the area and cover material with powder or chemical.

Fire is divided into the following class.

Class A: Fire due to wood, cloth, paper.

Class B: – Fire due to oil, petrol, diesel, Kerosene etc.

Class C: – Fire due to Electricity

Class K: – Fire due to vegetable oil or special chemicals.

Guide on using Fire Extinguisher

Proper training & practice is to require for using Extinguisher. Before you start using Extinguisher, it is evident that you’ve understood the basics of the Extinguisher. Ask your vendor to conduct a training session.

Proper training is require for use of fire safety bottle. Before you start using bottle, it is evident that one has understood the basics of the Extinguisher. Ask your vendor to conduct a training session.

How to refill fire extinguisher ?

Only professional should refill the fire bottle. Refilling safety bottle is a risky job. If one does not have proper details one should not refill the fire safety bottles.

Do Extinguisher expire?

Fire extinguisher comes with an expiry date. Usually, fire bottle are made to last anywhere between 3-5 years. However, depending on the conditions where fire bottle is installed. Installation years may vary.

What is an ABC Fire safety bottle?

ABC extinguisher can be used for Class A, B & C fire. The bottle has a mixture of phosphate & sulphate. Nitrogen gas is fill as agent. The pressure inside the bottle is between 15-18 psi. It is ideal for use in domestic use. It can easily close fire of cloth, paper & cloth.

When to refill safety bottles?

Fire Extinguisher refilling is done under two scenarios.

(1) Inside pressure is at a lower level.

(2) Chemicals inside the bottle has expired or not usable.

It is important to check the Extinguisher regularly e.g. twice a month. Bottles can be refill in a short time span. In 10 minute, a bottle can be refilled. These includes change of powder & increase pressure in bottle. Expert may issue a certificate of refilling. A label with refilling details is place on bottle. Labels includes refilling date and expiry or audit date.

Which fire safety bottle is best for your home ?

ABC extinguisher is best suited for domestic use. These bottles are available in 1 kg , 2 kg, 4 kg & 6 kg SKU. Additionally, Co2 bottle is used. They are available in 2 Kg & 4.5 Kg SKU.

How to place fire bottle?

Extinguisher can be installed by anyone having a basic knowledge. You will find a hooks on the neck of bottle. The hooks has 3 holes. The hook is fit with walk using nails or screw. One can place the bottle on hooks with the neck.