Foam Fire Extinguisher

Prevention is always our number 1 priority. However, we do know that sometimes things out of the ordinary can happen, that’s why we need to be prepared! At MineBase, we carry a large range of fire extinguishers and componentry. We also offer a testing and tagging service to ensure that your last line of defence is in tip-top condition.

These are the most common type of fire extinguishers used for class B fires. However, these are water-based which means they these can also be used for class A fires.

These fire extinguishers may be used for fires caused by various organic materials including wood, coal, textiles, fabrics, cardboard and paper among other things as well as flammable liquids including petrol and paint.

This type of fire extinguisher should not be used for fires caused by flammable metals, kitchen fires and fires that involve electrical equipment.

Location
This type of extinguisher should be placed by the exits on floors that have been identified as a fire risk for class A or class B.

Did you know that your fire extinguishers eventually expire?

If you think that you have had your office, machine or home extinguisher for over 7 years, there’s a good chance that it has expired. Fire extinguishers need to have an external maintenance examination conducted on a yearly basis.

They also need to have an internal examination conducted at anywhere from 1-6 year intervals depending on the type of extinguisher. For example, a dry chemical, stored pressure fire extinguisher must have an internal examination every 6 years. Some environments may require more frequent testing.

Every fire extinguisher we provide comes with a metal tag to record maintenance. Maintenance should be performed by a fire safety specialist. We can offer a testing and tagging service to ensure that your last line of defence is in tip-top condition.