Fire Extinguisher Ul Rating 5bc
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Fire extinguisher ul rating 5bc. The a rating is a water equivalency rating. Fire extinguishers by ul rating 5b c. Fire extinguisher ul rating. First alert auto fire extinguisher ul rated 5 b c red the first alert auto fire extinguisher is compact and can be stored in any car or vehicle.
It s also small enough to fit in the trunk. Corrosion resistant metal gauge easy to read color coded gauge provides accurate measurement. Effective against gasoline kerosene oil grease and electrical fires. The ul rating is broken down into class a and class b c ratings.
5 b c rated compact car fire extinguishers are ideal for use in vehicles. What it means. Go to cart page continue 5b c. It still dumped a powder into his alternator but from what i ve read the powder in class bc fire extinguishers is much more friendly than in class abc extinguishers.
Fire extinguisher depot stocks the best fire extinguishers brackets cabinets and accessories. The number in front of the a measures the extinguisher s water equivalency. These numerical ratings allow you to compare the relative extinguishing effectiveness of various fire extinguishers. In another article we discussed the different types classes of fires the typical fuel source common settings in which a certain class of fire is likely to occur and the most effective type of fire extinguisher to combat the different classes of fires.
Easy to read gauge with guard. Traditional metal valve and handle allows unit to be refilled. For example an extinguisher that is rated 4a 20b c indicates the following. But this fire extinguisher is a bc type so it s perfect for automotive engines.
Understanding fire extinguisher ratings. A single a is equivalent to 1 25 gallons of water so a unit with a fire extinguisher rating of 4 a has an equivalent of 5 gallons of water to battle class a fires. You need to know what the ul ratings on a fire extinguisher mean so you know when you should and shouldn t use it. We have the lowest prices and industry leading service.
Also located on the fire extinguisher label is the ul rating. Sodium bicarbonate dry chemical extinguishing agent. Good for kitchen auto and boat. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart.
Having a fire extinguisher within reach can help having a fire extinguisher within reach can help you create a path to safety and may even help put out a small contained fire. Uscg approval with bracket included. This extinguisher fights flammable liquid and electrical fires.