A fire extinguisher that is rated 2A:10 BC means it has a fire fighting capacity equivalent to: 2.5 Gallons of Water and 10 Square Feet for a BC Type Fire.
What size is a 2a10bc fire extinguisher?
Here are some common fire extinguisher sizes and their corresponding weights: 2A:10B:C 4 lbs. 3A:40B:C 5 lbs. 4A:60B:C 10 lbs.10 Aug 2017
What are the 4 types of fire extinguishers?
- Class A extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper.
- Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline and oil.
Model # B500 B500TS
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Dimensions (in) 15.25 x 7.25 x 4.25 15.25 x 7.25 x 4.25
Weight (lbs) 9.25 9.5
Range (ft) 12 to 18 12 to 18
Discharge Time (sec) 14 14
There are four classes of fire extinguishers A, B, C and D and each class can put out a different type of fire.
What are the 4 types of fire?
- Class A - fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper or textiles.
- Class B - fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or oils.
- Class C - fires involving gases.
- Class D - fires involving metals.
- Class E - fires involving live electrical apparatus. (
What are the 5 classes of fire extinguishers?
When it comes to the types of fire extinguishers, there are five main types including wet chemical, CO2, dry powder, foam and water.
What is Type C fire extinguisher used for?
Class C: Electrical equipment, appliances and wiring in which the use or a nonconductive extinguishing agent prevents injury from electrical shock.