Class-K Extinguishers
Class K extinguishers are intended for use in the kitchen area. It is used for fires involved with cooking oils, fats, and grease build up. These extinguishers are found in commercial kitchens such as restaurants, cafeterias, and food trucks.
ABC Extinguishers
The ABC dry chemical extinguishers are intended for use in dining rooms,offices, churches, hotels/motels, etc. They can put out fires involving ordinary combustible materials, flammable material, and appliances or other equipment linked to electricity. They are available in 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 lbs.
BC Extinguishers
The BC dry chemical extinguishers are intended for use for flammable liquid hazards in body shops, light manufacturing facilities, parking garages, etc. They are available in 2.5, 5.5, 10 and 20 lbs.
Halotron Extinguishers
Halotron extinguishers are typically used for protecting sensitive electronic equipment in offices, computer rooms or spaces with a large amount of electrical equipment.
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers
Carbon dioxide extinguishers serve the same purpose as the halotron extinguishers. They are filled with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under high pressure. Their purpose is to put out fires caused by flammable liquids or electical fires.
*The extinguishers shown above are just the most common types of extinguishers people use. To get more information on fire extinguishers click here. You will be able to find a list of a few more types of fire extinguishers.