Vehicles and Fire Extinquishers

[3ChordTruth]

Good question OP, I need to buy some of these for kitchen, garage, truck, etc. thanks to those who posted this good info.

[Redfeathers]

Go to www.tdi.texas.gov/fire/index.html and read which extinguisher to use for each situation. Go larger rather than smaller. The 1A extinguishers are just enough to pi$$ you off! Make sure the extinguisher has a current inspection tag attached from a licensed company. Check the gauge often to make sure the arrow is in the green. Like stated above, some extinguishers remove the oxygen from the space, so beware if used in a confined space.

Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different types of fires. While water works to put out a regular campfire or grass fire, it can actually make other fires such as electrical fires or magnesium fires worse (rims/wheels-some engines are just an example).

Class A Fire Extinguishers
Class A fire extinguishers are safe for use on ordinary combustible fires, like those fueled by paper or wood. There are a number of safe ways to extinguish a Class A fire, so you’ll find a variety of Class A fire extinguisher options out there.

Class B Fire Extinguishers
Class B fire extinguishers are rated for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, and oil, and most often use C02 or clean agents to safely suppress fires. Both clean agents and CO2 work to remove the oxygen from a fire, suffocating it and eventually extinguishing it. Clean agent Class B fire extinguishers are also a preferred option because they leave no residue and don’t require any cleanup.

Class C Fire Extinguishers
Class C fire extinguishers are safe for use on fires that are electrically energized. Most class C fire extinguishers use CO2 or another clean agent to suffocate the fire without adding any conductive materials to the flames.

Class D Fire Extinguishers
Class D fire extinguishers are used on combustible metals like magnesium and titanium. These types of fires require an extinguishing agent that will not react with the burning metal. Most Class D fire extinguishers use a dry powder agent to smother the fire and absorb heat, suppressing the fire.

Multipurpose fire extinguishers are rated for use on different types of fires and are labeled with more than one class. An ABC fire extinguisher, would be safe for use on Class A, Class B, and Class C fires, while an AB fire extinguisher would just be rated for Classes A & B. Most extinguishers have letters/pictographs showing what class they will extinguish.

[JTeLarkin08]

I carry Full coverage.. I just want to get out and get away.. Son of a gun catches fire I dont want to drive it again anyway