Water extinguisher

portableclass Bclass A

Water fire extinguishers are safety devices that use water as an extinguishing agent to put out class A fires (solid materials such as wood, paper, fabrics) and in some cases also class B (flammable liquids) and F (oils and cooking fat). Water has a great capacity to absorb heat and to cool burning material. The water fire extinguisher consists of a tank containing about 90% of water, while the rest of the volume is made up of filming agents and additives which improve the extinguishing effectiveness. The water comes out with a nebulised or fractionated jet which increases the heat exchange. They are effective against the most common fires in the home and office. They are environmentally friendly and do not harm the environment. They are cheap and easy to refill. They are simple to use and maintain. They are safe and non-toxic. Gielle also offers a complete fire extinguisher maintenance service to guarantee the correct functioning of all fire-fighting devices. Characteristics of water fire extinguishers Water fire extinguishers are environmentally friendly and inexpensive, but are not suitable for extinguishing class C (gas) and class D (metal) fires and should not be used on electrical equipment as they are not dielectric. In Italy, the application of the danger symbol on these fire extinguishers is mandatory. There are different types and sizes on the market, from 500 ml portable ones to 6 liter or more. Water fire extinguisher prices vary depending on the capacity and quality of the fire extinguisher.