Answering the biggest fire extinguisher questions.
Back in May, Cannon Fire launched a range of extinguishers, The range is colour coded which helps distinguish each extinguisher. The different colours have different intended uses and getting them wrong may result in making the fire worse.
Everyone has seen them before, but many people still have a few questions that often go unanswered. So, Cannon has compiled a list of questions about fire extinguishers and have kindly answered them. Fire extinguishers come in a whole host of sizes and colours, so while we hope you never have cause to use one, it’s important to understand what they are best suited for and how to properly maintain them.
Key
- How do you use a fire extinguisher?
- Why are there so many types of fire extinguisher?
- What chemicals are used in a fire extinguisher?
- How do you refill a fire extinguisher?
- What happens if you’re accidentally sprayed with a fire extinguisher?
- What happens if you use the wrong fire extinguisher?
- How do you repair a fire extinguisher?
- Are any fire extinguishers all purpose?
- What type of fire can each extinguisher be used on?
- How often should they be checked?
More info about the extinguishers.
The Cannon range of extinguishers has various accreditations, so you know that our extinguishers are safe to do their job and the certifications. Our EN-3 Rated extinguishers have been certified by BSI, Cannon’s Eco-Foam, CO2, Water mist & Water extinguishers are compliant to the EN3 standard. Additionally, the range is LPCB certified as well (UKAS-0007) mark is featured on Cannon’s carbon dioxide, wet chemical agent and foam extinguishers.
About Cannon Fire Protection
With over 30 year’s experience, Cannon Fire Protection has developed an excellent reputation within the fire protection industry throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Independent auditing of our quality management systems, contracting and service operations ensures the very best provision of support in our sector. Cannon is part of the Asset Protection Group.
About APG
The Asset Protection Group comprises a group of Fire & Security companies with shared ownership and one common goal, protecting your most important assets. As a collective group, we look to offer protection to your assets to assist you with your ongoing success within your own business.