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Fire Extinguisher Types and Colours
There are five fire extinguisher types to deal with the different types of fire that occur. Fire extinguisher types are identifiable by a colour coding system. The fire extinguisher types and colours are;
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – Black
- Foam – Cream
- Powder – Blue
- Water (including Water Mist) – Red
- Wet Chemical – Yellow
Jactone Premium Range fire extinguishers are manufactured with a unique colour coding system to identify the type of fire extinguisher. This is in accordance with the guidelines in BS 5306-10:2019 – Colour coding to indicate the extinguishing medium contained in portable fire extinguishers.
In the event of a fire, you and your staff, when suitably trained to identify extinguishers by colour, will easily and quickly be able to identify the type of extinguisher required. This is valuable and critical time saved when helping to evacuate a building or extinguish a small fire, if safe to do so.
Colour Coding to Indicate Type and Content
Carbon Dioxide
Colour Coding: Black
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers are suitable for use on class B and electrical fires. CO2 fire extinguishers are primarily for use on fires of electrical origin. Being non-toxic and leaving no residue, CO2 will not harm machinery or electrical equipment.
Foam
Colour Coding: Cream
Foam or AFFF foam fire extinguishers are suitable for use on class A solid combustible fires (wood, paper, textiles) and class B flammable liquid fires (petrol, diesel, paint, solvents). Foam fire extinguishers create a cooling blanket effect, smothering burning materials and preventing reignition.
Powder
Colour Coding: Blue
Powder fire extinguishers are suitable for use on class A, B and C fires making them ideal for use in environments containing multiple fire risks. They are highly effective against petrol and volatile liquids which makes them ideal for vehicle protection.
Water
Colour Coding: Red
Water fire extinguishers are suitable for use on class A combustible material fires (wood, paper, textiles). Water fire extinguishers create a cooling effect, penetrating burning materials and preventing reignition. Water fire extinguishers are environmentally friendly.
Water Mist
Colour Coding: Red
Water mist fire extinguishers are designed for use on most common types of fire including class A combustible materials and class F cooking oil and fat fires. The water mist can also be used on electrical fires up to 1000v. The water mist fire extinguishers produce extremely fine water mist droplets which have highly effective fire extinguishing capabilities.
Wet Chemical
Colour Coding: Yellow
Wet chemical fire extinguishers are specifically designed for use on class F cooking oil and fat fires involving kitchen appliances and equipment. They are also suitable for use on class A combustible material fires.
Unique Colour Coded Fire Extinguishers
Colour Coding System
Jactone Premium Range fire extinguishers are uniquely colour coded, making them clearly distinguished and good looking. Where possible they are fitted with colour coded labels, valve handles and bases.
Unlike other fire extinguishers which have a colour coded label only to identify the contents of the extinguisher, Jactone Premium Range fire extinguishers have this and go further by having colour coded handles and bases (where possible) to identify the different fire extinguisher types and their contents.
Identifiable from any angle
When visibility is poor or an extinguisher is turned around, can you tell which fire extinguisher you are picking up? Our unique colour coding gives you the best opportunity to do this, when it is needed most.
This unique colour coding helps:
> Easy identification of contents
> Identify extinguishers from any angle
> Identify extinguishers from a distance
> Make the extinguisher more visible
> Avoid confusion between different types of extinguisher
What type of extinguisher?
When turned around can you tell which type of fire extinguisher you are picking up?
REASONS TO CHOOSE JACTONE
Manufacturer
We closely monitor changes in industry standards and trends and work continuously to improve the quality of our products to keep you safe today and tomorrow.
Innovation
Product development is at the heart of what we do. This ensures we are market leaders in responding to certification, legislation and market changes.
Technical Expertise
At Jactone we have a real root and branch knowledge of the products we manufacture and supply. In fact, we are really passionate about them.
Quality
As you would expect from a UK company that is committed to quality, reliability and safety, we adhere to all industry standards and quality systems.