Snow extinguishers

A snow extinguisher is an excellent alternative to powder or water extinguishers, especially for fires caused by flammable materials, such as petroleum substances, flammable liquids, as well as fires in machinery and electrical equipment. Professionals believe that it is very effective to use snow extinguishers in extinguishing fires inside rooms where flammable materials such as paper, wood and textiles are stored. In our offer you will find a portable extinguisher, equipped with a 5-meter hose and placed on a cart, which allows quick transportation.

What groups of fires does the snow extinguisher extinguish most effectively?

Such an extinguishing device can be used to extinguish Class A, B and C fires. What is the snow extinguisher commonly used for? It is the ignition of solid materials, such as wood, paper, textiles, as well as organic materials, which are referred to as Class A fires. Class B fires are those of liquids and petroleum-based substances, such as gasoline or diesel fuel. The fire extinguishers in our range for this type of incident are equipped with nozzles and a wall-mounting bracket. Class C fires include electrical equipment such as generators, transformers and electric motors. The use of snow extinguishers from our offer is approved by the Energy Institute.

Snow extinguisher - what must not be extinguished?

Note that the snow extinguisher is not suitable for extinguishing fires of vegetable oils and fats. This can cause the fire to spread. A snow extinguisher does not work for flammable gas fires, such as propane or butane, because the gas spreads faster than the extinguisher can operate. It is worth knowing what not to extinguish with a snow extinguisher, since its improper use is not only ineffective, but also dangerous. In such cases, it is better to use specialized powder or foam extinguishers, which we also have on offer.

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